OIC Secretary-General Ali al-Zuhairy issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s recent airstrike in Doha, Qatar as “dangerous escalation” and a flagrant violation of international law and sovereignty of Qatar. This attack against senior Hamas leaders has drawn widespread condemnation among both OIC member states and international bodies alike.
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On September 9, 2025, Israeli fighter jets conducted an airstrike on a residential compound in Doha’s Leqtaifiya district that targeted Hamas leaders reportedly meeting to discuss a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza. Six individuals died as a result of this strike – including Khalil al-Hayya’s son; some survivors remain present but this attack has been widely denounced as violating Qatari sovereignty and destabilizing an already unstable region.
OIC Response
On September 10, 2025, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation issued a statement condemning Israel’s airstrike as violative of international law, the UN Charter and international norms. The organization pointed out that this attack represents an alarming escalation that endangers regional security and stability and undermines global peace and security. The OIC expressed its full solidarity with Qatar, upholding its security, territorial integrity, stability and safety of its residents and citizens alike. Furthermore, it called upon international communities such as the UN Security Council to fulfill their responsibilities by compelling Israel to cease any aggressive actions it may be undertaking against Qatar in the region.
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International Reactions
The Israeli airstrike on Qatar drew immediate and strong reactions from various nations and international organizations. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned it as a breach of Qatari sovereignty and territorial integrity, calling on all sides to prioritize a lasting ceasefire over further escalated conflicts.
Donald Trump expressed displeasure with Israel’s actions in the US, dubbing them unfortunate and asserting that Qatar had been warned beforehand; however, Qatari officials claim they weren’t informed until after an attack had started.
Regional powers have also voiced their displeasure with Israel’s strike, condemning it as a flagrant violation of Qatari sovereignty and calling on the international community to put an end to Israel’s violations. Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan described the attack as an attack that violates international law and Qatari sovereignty, accusing Israel of fomenting regional conflict and instability (Reuters).
Qatar Condemns Israeli Strike
Qatar has strongly denounced Israel’s airstrike against Gaza as a cowardly attack and violation of international law and sovereignty, and accused Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani of state terrorism as well as accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of undermining ongoing peace efforts. US intelligence only informed Qatar of this attack 10 minutes after it began, labelling it 100% treacherous; since then Qatar has formed a legal team to formulate their formal response. Reuters
Implications for Regional Stability
Israeli airstrike on Doha further complicated efforts to broker a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, a region beset by conflict for nearly two years. The attack caused tensions among Israel and several Arab nations as well as concerns of wider regional instability. OIC condemnation underscores their commitment to upholding sovereignty and territorial integrity of member states while calling for accountability when actions threaten international peace and security.