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September 11, 2025 Peace and security
Speaking at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Thursday, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo called Israel's strike on Qatar "an alarming escalation" given that "the strike targeted people who had reportedly gathered to discuss the latest US proposal for a ceasefire and the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip."
The UN Security Council meeting on Thursday was requested by delegations from Algeria, Pakistan and Somalia in connection with the September 9 Israeli attack on leaders of the Palestinian group Hamas, who were in the Qatari capital Doha at the time. The initiative to hold the Security Council meeting was supported by France and Great Britain.
"Violation of sovereignty"
DiCarlo recalled that in his statement, the UN Secretary-General called the attack “a violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Qatar” and called on Member States to respect international law and the principles of the UN Charter. “The sovereignty and territorial integrity of any State, including Qatar, a valuable partner in peacekeeping efforts, must be respected,” the rapporteur emphasized.
The attack killed the son of Hamas's top negotiator, Khalil al-Hayi, his office manager and three other staff members, the group said. Hamas's leadership, they said, survived. Qatar reported the death of one security official and the wounding of several others.
Qatar's Foreign Ministry, DiCarlo noted, quickly condemned the attack, calling it a "criminal assault" and "a flagrant violation of all international norms and laws" that poses a "grave threat to the security and stability" of the country.
Israel claimed responsibility for the strike. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it was a "completely independent Israeli operation" in response to the September 8 attack in Jerusalem, which was claimed by Hamas.
Many countries and regional organizations, including the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, expressed concern and condemned Israel's actions.
The situation in Gaza and the entire region
“In a month, we will mark the second anniversary of the horrific terrorist attacks that started the conflict in Gaza,” DiCarlo recalled. In the two years since, she said, tens of thousands of people, mostly civilians, have been killed, and Gaza itself has been virtually destroyed. The situation in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, also continues to deteriorate. The escalation has also affected other countries in the region – Iran, Lebanon, Syria and Yemen.
Keep the door open for negotiations
“The Israeli attack on Doha could open a new and dangerous chapter in this devastating conflict,” DiCarlo warned, noting that Qatar, along with Egypt and the United States, is playing a key role in mediating a ceasefire and the release of hostages. She thanked the country’s leadership for its “unwavering commitment and constructive diplomacy.”
“Any action that undermines mediation and dialogue weakens trust in conflict resolution mechanisms,” DiCarlo said. Maintaining the integrity of negotiation channels is critical to building trust between the parties and protecting the norms that underpin diplomacy and peacebuilding, she said.
“Lasting and just solutions to the crises in the Middle East cannot be achieved through violence and military action,” the Deputy Secretary-General emphasized.
The need for a ceasefire and the release of hostages
DiCarlo concluded her remarks by calling on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and recommit to diplomacy: “The urgency to reach a ceasefire and release the hostages in Gaza has never been greater. Make a deal. Free the hostages. End the suffering of the people of Gaza.”
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