Doha: While global leaders, particularly from the West, reach out to Israel expressing solidarity in its fight against Palestine in the aftermath of the Hamas attack, the latest being French President Emmanuel Macron,'s visit to Israel, Qatar’s ruling emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani said Israel should not be given a green light for unconditional killing.
Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, in his annual speech to the Gulf Arab state's advisory body, Shura Council, criticized the ongoing violence and cautioned against granting Israel unconditional authorization for military actions. This statement comes as Qatar engages in mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas, with its recent success in securing the release of hostages held by the militant group.
Sheikh Tamim expressed concern, characterizing the conflict between Israel and Hamas as a dangerous escalation threatening the region and beyond. Sheikh Tamim called for a serious international response to the escalating situation, emphasizing the need to reject double standards and to recognize the value of Palestinian children's lives with faces and names.
Macron’s visit, following similar ones by counterparts from the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Italy, came amidst a global concern for the volatile situation in the region.
Macron, as briefed by his office ahead of the visit, is set to advocate for the "preservation of the civilian population" in Gaza amidst Israel's bombardment and the "resumption of a genuine peace process" leading to the creation of a Palestinian state.
The French president is also expected to call for a "humanitarian truce" to facilitate aid delivery to Gaza, which has been severely affected by the Israeli blockade, leaving its 2.3 million residents deprived of essential resources.
The backdrop to these diplomatic efforts is the recent Hamas attack on Israel, which claimed the lives of at least 1,400 people, primarily civilians, including around 30 French citizens.
In response, Israel has conducted relentless bombings in Gaza, resulting in the death of more than 5,000 Palestinians, predominantly women and children. The situation remains tense as Israel prepares for a potential ground invasion of the blockaded area.