“Unacceptable, whatever the reason.” How European leaders react to Israel's attack in Qatar


Emmanuel Macron. Photo credit: Ludovic Marin / AFP / Profimedia
The leaders of several European states condemn the unprecedented attack launched in Doha, the capital of the Qatar, by the Israeli armed forces, who say they were aimed at the leadership of the Hamas terrorist organization, writes CNN.
Video unprecedented attack of Israel on the capital of Qatar. Strong explosions in Doha after a “completely independent” operation against Hamas. How did the attack / international reactions unfold
Great Britain: Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the Israeli attack, saying, in a message posted on the X network, that he risks additional escalation in the region, according to CNN.
Spain: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs “firmly condemns” the bombing, calling it a violation of the sovereignty of the Qatar.
France: President Emmanuel Macron qualifies the “unacceptable”, whatever reason “attack and expressed his solidarity with Qatar.
Ireland: Prime Minister Micheál Martin declares himself “deeply worried”, warning, in an X message, that the attack launched by Israel on Tuesday risks destabilizing the region and making it difficult to ensure an armistice in Gaza.
Turkey: Israel “does not seek peace, but the continuation of the war,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted.
“We firmly denounce the attack of Israel, which targeted the delegation of Hamas negotiators in Doha, the capital of the Qatar. The targeting of the Hamas delegation while the cessation negotiations are in progress clearly that Israel does not seek peace, but the continuation of the war,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs transmitted to a statement.
Turkish officials also say that the attack “is a clear proof of the expansionist policies of Israel and the adoption of terrorism as a state policy.”
Vatican: Pope Leon XIV speaks of a “very serious situation”: “There is a very serious news at this time: the attack of Israel on some Hamas leaders in Qatar (…) The whole situation is very serious. We do not know how things will evolve. It is really serious.”
Netanyahu's message after the unprecedented attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar: “A fully independent operation, Israel assumes full responsibility”




