China strongly condemns Israel’s airstrike on Doha, Qatar as an act of violation against Qatari territory and national security. The attack, targeting Hamas leaders, has drawn widespread international outrage as it heightens tensions across the Middle East.
Details of Israel Strike revealed
On September 9, 2025, Israel conducted an airstrike targeting a building in Doha, Qatar believed to house senior Hamas officials. Six individuals died as a result of this strike – including Khalil al-Hayya’s son – and some Hamas leaders survived; nevertheless it has been widely condemned as breach of Qatari sovereignty and destabilizing act in an already unstable region.
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China’s Response Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian strongly condemned Israel’s airstrike against Qatar, condemning it as violating Qatari territorial sovereignty and national security and warning of the potential further escalation from such actions. Additionally, Lin criticized some external powers – implicitly including the US – for adopting an imbalanced posture toward Middle East issues; suggesting they play more constructive roles in fostering peace and stability across the region. Eventually the attack caused severe damages to Qatar’s infrastructure including roads. Lin also voiced deep concern at what could become even further escalation caused by further actions taken by Israeli airstrikes by attacking Qatar’s defence systems, emphasizing deep concern over potential further escalation risks caused by such actions; furthermore China voiced firm opposition to further escalate further potential further actions taken by external powers including US positions taken as imbalanced positions on issues; criticizing external powers with regards Middle East issues while offering no constructive solutions toward creating peace and stability in the region. He called on these external powers to adopt more constructive roles to play to promote peace and stability throughout this region. he called upon these external powers for unbalanced Middle East issues while criticizing certain external powers for taking an unbalanced position regarding issues; suggesting criticized certain external powers’ unbalanced position by them by not playing constructive roles promoting peace and stability within addressing issues within their stance on Middle East issues by taking an “unbalance stance; implicitly including US actions taken from their side as compared with regards the latter to play more constructive roles more constructive roles by adopting more constructive roles by taking an effective role to achieve peace and stability through.
International Reactions
Israel’s airstrike against Qatar prompted swift international condemnation. Germany condemned it as unacceptable and stated it violated Qatari territorial sovereignty and could thwart efforts to negotiate a ceasefire and secure hostages’ release. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz communicated directly with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar to express Germany’s concerns.
The European Union also issued a statement condemning Israel’s airstrike, labelling it as a violation of international law and Qatar’s territorial integrity. They expressed full solidarity with Qatar while emphasizing the need to avoid further escalation of tension in the region.
Qatar Condemns Israeli Strike
Qatar has strongly denounced Israel’s airstrike as an act of “blatant violation of international law” and an “cowardly attack,” with Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani reiterating his commitment to mediating peace in the region, insisting nothing would stop Qatar from mediating peace efforts in any form. Additionally, he condemned US policy for failing to notify them immediately regarding this strike, calling this delayed notification “100% treacherous.” Reuters
Implications for Middle East Stability
Israel’s airstrike in Doha has further complicated efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza, where tension has been simmering for nearly two years. The attack has led to tensions between Israel and various Arab nations as well as concerns of potential regional instability. China has reiterated its call for dialogue and negotiation as the key path toward Middle Eastern peace, encouraging all parties involved, including Israel, to cease hostilities and resume negotiations immediately.
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