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What has Qatar said about the Israeli attack?

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Qatar has strongly condemned the Israeli airstrike in Doha, labeling it as state terrorism, a violation of sovereignty, and a threat to regional stability and peace talks. Qatari officials vow to respond and call for a collective international reaction, warning the attack undermines ceasefire efforts.

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Qatar seeks ‘collective response’ to Israeli attack

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  • Qatar urges a collective Arab, Islamic, and international response to an Israeli strike. 35s
  • Saudi Arabia and the UAE express solidarity with Qatar and condemn the attack. 19s
  • Qatar's Prime Minister calls the strike 'state terror' and says it killed hopes for a ceasefire. 55s
  • International condemnation includes France, the UK, and Germany, who warn of escalation. 2m 22s
  • The strike is seen as a challenge to regional security and a test of whether solidarity can lead to action. 2m 36s
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Qatar seeks ‘collective response’ to Israeli attack
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Al Jazeera
3 hours ago
Qatar seeks ‘collective response’ to Israeli attack

Qatar's Prime Minister called the strike state terror, saying it killed any hope for a ceasefire deal, and called for an Arab, Islamic, and international response.

Canada 'evaluating' relationship with Israel after Qatar strike
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CBC News
8 hours ago
Canada 'evaluating' relationship with Israel after Qatar strike

Qatar itself now speaking out. Its Prime Minister slamming Netanyahu at length. 'We were thinking that we are dealing with civilized people. That's the way we are dealing with others.'

Israel attacks Hamas leaders in Qatar, Trump signals disapproval
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Reuters
22 hours ago
Israel attacks Hamas leaders in Qatar, Trump signals disapproval

Qatar said Israel was treacherous and engaged in state terrorism. Qatar's prime minister warned the airstrikes threatened to derail peace talks Qatar has been mediating between Hamas and Israel.

Has the Israeli airstrike on Qatar put ceasefire negotiations at risk?
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Africanews
22 hours ago
Has the Israeli airstrike on Qatar put ceasefire negotiations at risk?

Qatar says one member of its internal security force was killed in the attack and did not rule out continuing its mediation efforts, but the future of ceasefire talks remains uncertain.

Qatar and Israeli hostage families decry Doha strike
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DW News
1 day ago
Qatar and Israeli hostage families decry Doha strike

Qatar will not tolerate any violation of its sovereignty and will respond firmly to any reckless breach or aggression that threatens its security and undermines regional stability.

Hamas says none of its leadership killed in Israeli strike on Doha
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CBS News
1 day ago
Hamas says none of its leadership killed in Israeli strike on Doha

Qatar condemned the attack on its soil as criminal.

Israel strike in Qatar draws global condemnation
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Africanews
2 days ago
Israel strike in Qatar draws global condemnation

UN Secretary-General Guterres expressed alarm, saying Qatar had been playing a constructive role in ceasefire talks, and described the strike as a violation of Qatar's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Israel targets Hamas leadership in Doha strike
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CBS News
2 days ago
Israel targets Hamas leadership in Doha strike

The government there calls it a, quote, cowardly attack that violates international law.

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