UN Security Council Condemns Attack On Qatar

JAKARTA - The United Nations Security Council on Thursday condemned the attack on Qatar's capital, Doha, in a statement approved by all 15 members, including Israeli allies, United States.

Uncle Sam's country has traditionally protected its ally, Israel, at the United Nations. US support for the Security Council's statement, which can only be approved through consensus, reflects President Donald Trump's dissatisfaction with the attack ordered by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

"Members of the Council underlined the importance of de-escalation and expressed their solidarity with Qatar. They underlined their support for Qatari's sovereignty and territorial integrity," read a statement compiled by Britain and France.

The widely criticized Doha operation is very sensitive, as Qatar has hosted and mediated negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire in the Gaza war.

"Members of the Council underlined that the release of the hostages, including those killed by Hamas, and ending the war and suffering in Gaza must remain our top priority," the Security Council said in a statement.

Israel attempted to kill Hamas political leaders with attacks on Tuesday, escalating its military action in what Washington describes as a unilateral attack that does not advance the interests of the US and Israel.

"This attack sends a message that should resonate across this assembly. There is no shelter for terrorists, not in Gaza, not in Tehran, not in Doha. There is no immunity for terrorists," said Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon at a Security Council meeting on the attack.

"We will take action against terror leaders wherever they hide," he added.

The US Ambassador to the United Nations, Dorothy Shea, said: "It is inappropriate for any member to use this to question Israel's commitment to repatriating their hostages."

He largely repeated President Trump's statement about the attack, telling the council that the attack did not advance US or Israeli goals, but - "despite the nature of this unfortunate incident" - it could serve as an opportunity for peace.