UN Security Council Condemns Israeli Strike on Doha
The United Nations Security Council has issued a joint statement condemning Israel's recent airstrike on a residential compound in Doha, Qatar—a move that marks a rare moment of unity among all 15 members, including the United States. Though Israel wasn’t named directly, the target was clear. The strike, which Israel claims was aimed at senior Hamas leaders, killed six people but failed to eliminate any top officials. The attack rattled a region already on edge, especially given Qatar’s key role in brokering Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks and its long-standing alliance with the U.S.
President Donald Trump, typically a staunch supporter of Israel, publicly criticized the strike, writing that bombing inside a close U.S. ally "does not advance Israel or America’s goals." Acting U.S. Ambassador Dorothy Shea echoed this sentiment at the UN, calling it a “bridge too far,” though she maintained that eliminating Hamas remains a “worthy goal.” Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani, speaking at the emergency session, slammed the attack as reckless and warned that Israel was trying to sabotage ongoing peace negotiations.
Israel's UN envoy Danny Danon defended the action, saying, “There is no sanctuary for terrorists—not in Gaza, not in Tehran, not in Doha.” But that did little to sway the Council, where diplomats from across the globe voiced frustration over what they see as Israel’s growing disregard for international law. UN officials warned that the strike risks escalating a conflict that has already claimed tens of thousands of lives and may now drag even more countries into instability.
