In a press conference with the Turkish Foreign Minister…the Prime Minister:
Qatar rejects Israeli blackmail and political propaganda
We are surprised and denounce the Israeli accusations, despite efforts to release prisoners and reduce the escalation
We reject double standards in dealing with the crisis in Gaza
The killing of civilians cannot be condemned in one place and justified in another
Our position is consistent in condemning the targeting of civilians
We witnessed targeting of infrastructure and civilian objects and collective punishment in Gaza
2:02 AM, Thursday, October 26, 2023
Doha – Tariq Al-Masafa – Qena:
His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, said: The State of Qatar rejects the logic of political blackmail and political propaganda practiced by Israel against Qatar. His Excellency expressed the State of Qatar’s astonishment and denunciation of the statements of some Israeli officials, and to level accusations at a time when it seeks In it, Qatar will make efforts to ensure the release of prisoners and reduce the escalation. His Excellency warned that “these provocative statements undermine existing efforts and risk lives, and can only be understood in the context of political blackmail and propaganda, while we expect all parties to respect the efforts made by the State of Qatar and its partners, and to help us make them successful.” His Excellency stressed Qatar’s firm position in condemning all forms of targeting of civilians, and its complete rejection of dealing with the crisis in the Gaza Strip with double standards. His Excellency said in a press conference held yesterday with His Excellency Mr. Hakan Fidan, Turkish Foreign Minister: “We are meeting today and there is a continuous deterioration and escalation in the pace of the conflict in the occupied Palestinian territories and Israel, and a continuation of the indiscriminate bombing of the Gaza Strip, and attempts to forcibly displace and displace its besieged people.”
His Excellency added: “In recent days, we have all witnessed the targeting and collective punishment of the Gaza Strip, where infrastructure and civilian objects, including schools, hospitals, and vital facilities, were targeted. We find ourselves facing a test of international law and all the values on which the international system was based after World War II.”
Hakan Fidan: We praise Qatar’s constructive role in reducing the escalation
What is happening in Gaza is Israeli brutality in front of the world
We care about what Qatar is doing regarding the hostage issue and their release
His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani affirmed the firm position of the State of Qatar in condemning all forms of targeting civilians, regardless of their ethnic, religious or national backgrounds, stressing the need for coordination with regional and international partners to calm the situation and spare the region the risk of sliding into a wider cycle of violence, creating a regional crisis. People pay for it.
His Excellency also stressed the State of Qatar’s complete refusal to deal with this crisis with double standards. He said, “The human spirit that is required to be preserved is one, and it is not permissible to condemn the killing of civilians in one place and justify it in another,” noting the necessity of holding accountable the parties involved in violating international law, otherwise the logic of force “It will prevail over the power of logic.”
His Excellency the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs pointed out that the discussions that took place with His Excellency the Turkish Foreign Minister yesterday focused on all the political and humanitarian dimensions of this crisis, and discussed common priorities in reducing the escalation to reach a complete ceasefire on all confrontation lines, and avoiding all forms of targeting. Civilians, especially women and children.
His Excellency praised the position of the sister Republic of Turkey in support of the rights of the Palestinian people, “which we agree with, as there was a common position between the two countries during the discussions.”
His Excellency the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed the State of Qatar’s condemnation of the policy of collective punishment against the Gaza Strip and its residents, pointing out that more than 2 million and 300 thousand Palestinians are deprived of their basic needs of water, food, medicine and electricity, and this is a flagrant violation of the laws.
His Excellency pointed out the existence of double standards among the international community in this context, and the politicization of humanitarian aid and its use as a tool for punishment. He said: “We do not find sufficient voices to lift this injustice against the Gaza Strip.”
His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, explained that the importance of delivering humanitarian aid to all residents of the Gaza Strip and preventing the displacement policy being followed towards them was emphasized with the sister Republic of Turkey.
His Excellency the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed his complete certainty that the only way to reach a peaceful and immediate solution to this crisis lies in keeping all channels of communication open with all concerned parties.
His Excellency also noted that resolving this crisis requires continuous communication and a rapid response to reduce escalation and prevent deterioration of the situation. In this context, he appreciated all regional, international and international efforts in this regard.
His Excellency renewed the State of Qatar’s call to its regional partners to mobilize international efforts to reach a comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue, stressing the importance of activating the role of the United Nations and international organizations in field work in order to address urgent humanitarian issues, and continuing communication with all parties to secure the release of civilians detained in the Gaza Strip.
During the press conference, His Excellency the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs reiterated the continued coordination with our brothers in Turkey and the rest of the regional and international partners to find a solution to this crisis… pointing out that sustainable peace depends on a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue in a radical and final manner, within the framework of the Arab initiative and resolutions. International legitimacy.
Regarding the progress in the talks to release detainees, His Excellency explained, saying: “We have seen some progress over the past few days, through the release of two American female prisoners, as well as the release of two other hostages, in cooperation with the Arab Republic of Egypt.” Pointing to the continuation of the discussions for the release of the prisoners. “We are working to ensure that there is consensus between the two sides, and if these positive discussions continue, we will see positive results.”
His Excellency pointed out how the peoples of the region dealt with the crisis in Gaza and the targeting of civilians there, especially women and children, as the peoples of the region are very concerned about the responsibility of the international community for what is happening in the Gaza Strip.
His Excellency the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs pointed out that the governments of the region find it strange to deal with the crisis in Gaza. He said, “Dealing with civilians, whether they are Palestinians or Israelis, must be the same.”
In this context, His Excellency stressed that cutting off water, electricity, food and medicine for civilians is unacceptable, and what is happening in Gaza and what Israel is doing will lead to more condemnation and astonishment.
His Excellency stressed the importance of working to stop this war, opening humanitarian corridors, and moving towards dialogue and political discussion to reach peace.
In turn, His Excellency Mr. Hakan Fidan, Turkish Foreign Minister, appreciated the efforts of the State of Qatar and its constructive role in reducing the escalation. He also stressed that his country attaches great importance to the Qatari role regarding the hostage issue and their release.
In a related context, he praised Qatar’s very significant positive role with regard to the humanitarian situation in Gaza, stressing that these are efforts worthy of praise and appreciation.
His Excellency described his discussions in Qatar as constructive and useful, and said that they addressed developments in the situation in Gaza, in addition to discussing bilateral cooperation between the two countries, including holding the next meeting of the Supreme Strategic Committee in Doha.
He pointed out that what is happening now in the Gaza Strip in terms of Israeli brutality in front of the world was one of the most important issues he discussed with officials in Qatar, “where Israel targets defenseless civilians even in mosques and hospitals.”
