Kenya has condemned Israel’s attack on the State of Qatar, terming it a violation of international law.
Israeli forces carried out strikes in Doha with multiple explosions and thick black smoke seen over the Katara District on Tuesday, September 9.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Shin Bet security agency said the targeted strike was aimed at senior Hamas leaders who have directed the group’s activities for years.
Kenya Condemns Israel for Bombing Qatar
In a statement dated Thursday, September 11, 2025, Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attack poses a serious threat to regional and international peace and security
“The Government of the Republic of Kenya notes with great concern the attack on a building in the State of Qatar that resulted in casualties, loss of life, and property on Tuesday, 9th September 2025. On its own admission, the State of Israel carried out this bombing,” read the statement in part.
“The attack is not only a clear violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the State of Qatar but also poses a serious threat to regional and international peace and security.”
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At the same time, the Ministry stated that the conduct violates international law and “undermines the principles of peace and security that we must all uphold”.
The Ministry added that the attack is incompatible with the United Nations 1970 Declaration on Principles of International Law concerning Friendly Relations and Cooperation among States.
Kenya urged all parties to exercise restraint and uphold the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other states. The East African nation also urged involved parties to prioritize dialogue and diplomacy over violence and commit to peaceful coexistence.
Qatar and UN Condemn the Attack
This comes after Qatar’s Government condemned the attack as a “blatant violation of international law”.
Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani accused Israel of extinguishing hopes for the release of Gaza hostages after an unprecedented strike in Doha targeting Hamas leaders.
Speaking to CNN on Wednesday, September 10, Sheikh Mohammed said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be brought to justice for the attack.
“What Netanyahu did yesterday, he just killed any hope for those hostages,” he said. that adding that “there must be a response from the entire region to such barbaric actions.”
The prime minister added that Doha is now reassessing everything about its role in future ceasefire talks and has begun consultations with Washington on next steps.
At the same time, the UN Secretary-General condemned an Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha, while highlighting the “very positive role” played by the country in achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and securing the release of hostages.
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In a statement, António Guterres spoke out against what he called a “flagrant violation” of Qatari sovereignty and territorial integrity.
He insisted that all parties must focus on achieving a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, “not (on) destroying it”.
World Leaders Call Out Israel
Several world leaders quickly condemned Israel’s actions, warning against escalation in the Middle East.
French President Emmanuel Macron described the strikes as unacceptable.
“Today’s Israeli strikes on Qatar are unacceptable, whatever the reason. I express my solidarity with Qatar and its Emir, Sheikh Tamim Al Thani. Under no circumstances should the war spread throughout the region,” Macron said.
On his part, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer echoed similar sentiments, urging restraint.
“I condemn Israel’s strikes on Doha, which violate Qatar’s sovereignty and risk further escalation across the region. The priority must be an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages, and a huge surge in aid into Gaza. This is the only solution towards long-lasting peace,” Starmer stated.
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