Qatar’s Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said the United Nations was founded 80 years ago on universal principles shaped by the lessons of two world wars.  “If we allow violations to continue, it means allowing the rule of the jungle where perpetrators and violators enjoy benefits just because they can,” he stressed.  He called for restoring collective security based on the UN Charter, recalling that Doha on 9 September had suffered a treacherous attack which targeted the negotiating delegation of Hamas in a residential neighbourhood that includes schools and diplomatic missions.  Having classified this heinous act as State terrorism, he denounced political assassinations and efforts that undermine any diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the genocide against the people in Gaza.  “It is also an attempt to kill politicians who are members of a delegation that engages in negotiations with Israel while they were studying an American proposal,” he underscored.

He said, “Qatari mediation has in fact achieved, in cooperation with Egypt and the USA, the release of hostages.” The last agreement was negated by Israel unilaterally, preventing the ability to reach a permanent ceasefire, the release of all hostages, the withdrawal of the occupying forces from the Gaza Strip or ensuring humanitarian access and the release of Palestinian prisoners. “They visit our country and plot to attack it.  They negotiate with delegations and plot to assassinate the members of the negotiation,” he emphasized, adding that the Israeli leader wants to continue war and believes in what is called Greater Israel.  “He believes that war is an opportunity to expand settlements and to change the status quo in the holy sites, in Al-Quds al-Sharif,” he continued. Israel desires to impose its will on its Arab neighbours, and everyone who opposes its will is either anti-Semitic or a terrorist, despite that Israel's allies realize this fact and reject it.  “We will continue our efforts in cooperation and partnership with Egypt and the United States of America,” he pledged, appreciating the States that have recognized the State of Palestine and urging more States to recognize it.

He recalled that Qatar has continued its diplomatic efforts to contribute to the settlement of other crises, such as in Ukraine and wars in Africa, including the signing of a declaration of principles in Doha between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Congo River Alliance in March.  “Our efforts support the leadership of the United States to achieve a peace agreement in the east of the country,” he stated.  Speaking about Syria, he expressed hope for a path to achieve the aspirations of the Syrian people towards stability, development and the rule of law.  Qatar will not spare an effort to provide the necessary support to its brothers and sisters in Syria who “will reject external interference, especially the Israeli attempts to divide Syria”.  He said the Middle East has witnessed positive developments, citing the election of the President and appointment of the Prime Minister in Lebanon, and pledging support for Lebanon’s Government, people, institutions and army.  Turning to Sudan, he called on all parties to prioritize the national interest and to engage in a comprehensive dialogue that leads to a permanent peace and preserves the unity, territorial integrity and independence of the country.