Strasbourg (France), 9 September (LaPresse) – ‘Today’s Israeli air strike against Hamas leaders in Doha violates international law and Qatar’s territorial integrity and risks further escalating violence in the region,’ said a spokesperson for the European Union External Action Service. “We express our full solidarity with the authorities and people of Qatar, a strategic partner of the EU. Any escalation of the war in Gaza must be avoided: it is in no one’s interest. We will continue to support all efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza.‘ The spokesperson recalled that ’the EU and other partners have included Hamas on the list of terrorist organisations. The EU has also adopted a new sanctions regime against Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, in addition to two sets of lists adopted in 2024 against entities and individuals.”
Israel, EU: ‘The attack on Doha violates international law’
Strasbourg (France), 9 September (LaPresse) – ‘Today’s Israeli air strike against Hamas leaders in Doha violates international law and Qatar’s territorial integrity and risks further escalating violence in the region,’ said a spokesperson for the European Union External Action Service. “We express our full solidarity with the authorities and people of Qatar, a strategic partner of the EU. Any escalation of the war in Gaza must be avoided: it is in no one’s interest. We will continue to support all efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza.‘ The spokesperson recalled that ’the EU and other partners have included Hamas on the list of terrorist organisations. The EU has also adopted a new sanctions regime against Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, in addition to two sets of lists adopted in 2024 against entities and individuals.”
