Bahrain condemns Israeli attack on Doha, which constitutes a violation of Qatar’s sovereignty, security and stability, as well as of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, His Majesty King Hamad has said.
“The aggression poses a grave threat to regional stability and undermines peace efforts, especially in light of the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip,” the King added, as he addressed the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha yesterday.
His Majesty was represented by his Personal Representative Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa who participated in the event with Their Majesties, Highnesses, and heads of Arab and Islamic states. The summit was convened to discuss the Israeli attack on Qatari territory on September 9.
The King extended sincere condolences and sympathy to Qatari Amir Shaikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to his government, and to the people of Qatar, on the loss of the fallen member of the National Security Force.
“The State of Qatar, together with the Arab Republic of Egypt and the United States of America, has exerted tireless efforts to achieve a lasting ceasefire and secure the release of hostages and detainees,” he said.
“Our Arab and Islamic nations are called upon to stand in solidarity with Qatar, unite their voices, and intensify efforts to urge the international community to uphold its responsibilities in ending the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in accordance with international law and the United Nations Charter.
“In this regard, we affirm Bahrain’s steadfast position calling for an immediate end to the war, the protection of civilians, prevention of displacement, the prompt release of hostages and detainees, and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid to the people of the Gaza Strip.
“The Palestinian cause remains central to resolving the conflict in the Middle East.
“This necessitates direct negotiations leading to a just settlement and the establishment of an independent, viable Palestinian state alongside Israel, as stipulated in the Arab Peace Initiative of 2002.
“In this context, the Kingdom of Bahrain welcomes the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of the ‘New York Declaration’ for the peaceful resolution of the Palestinian issue and the implementation of the two-state solution. This resolution represents international recognition of the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and the establishment of their independent state.
“We commend the ongoing efforts made by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in partnership with the French Republic, and we hope that our joint efforts will help reduce tensions, promote peace in the region, and allow all its peoples to live in security, peace, stability and prosperity.
“We are a nation committed to peace, which we pursue as a fundamental and constant approach for the future of our generations. We uphold the values of tolerance, coexistence and fraternity, and strive to preserve human dignity, freedom and the right to a decent life.
“We pray to Allah the Almighty to protect our nation and grant us wisdom and resolve to defend our rights, achievements, security, stability and sovereignty.
Peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you.”
Earlier, upon arrival at the summit, Shaikh Abdulla was received by the Qatari Amir.
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