During the opening of the 55th annual session of the Shura Council in Doha, the leader stated that what has occurred in Gaza indisputably constitutes genocide and that the perpetrators must not evade responsibility.

Qatar is participating as a mediator in diplomatic efforts to end the war in Gaza and the conflict between the United States and Iran.

Al Thani reiterated his country’s commitment to dialogue and peaceful solutions to preserve regional security and stability, though he emphasized that this stance does not imply renouncing Qatar’s defense.

The Israeli offensive in Gaza since October 2023 has resulted in more than 74,000 deaths and 175,000 injuries, according to figures cited by Palestinian sources, in addition to damaging approximately 90 percent of the territory’s infrastructure.

In November 2024, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and then-Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the situation in Gaza.

Meanwhile, the International Court of Justice is examining a case filed by South Africa accusing Israel of violating the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. Several countries have joined the proceedings.

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