Indonesia Condemns Israel's Attack On Doha As A Strict Violation Of International Law

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. (Source: Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the Israeli attack targeting the leader of the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Doha, Qatar, as a gross violation of international law.

Israel launched an attack targeting a number of Hamas leaders in Doha, on Tuesday, including senior and main negotiator Khalil al-Hayya.

"Israel's attack on Doha, Qatar on September 9, 2025 was a gross violation of international law, including the UN Charter, a violation of Qatar's sovereignty, and a major threat to regional security and peace," the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs wrote in a post on X as quoted September 10.

The Indonesian government considers the attack to be at risk of discriminating and expanding conflicts in the region.

"Indonesia is repeating its call to UN DK to fulfill its mandate by taking immediate steps and expressly stopping Israel's actions, ensuring accountability," wrote the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"Indonesia reaffirms its solidarity with the Government and people of Qatar and emphasizes its commitment to support all diplomatic efforts to achieve a fair, comprehensive, and sustainable peace settlement in the Middle East under the Two-National Solution," the upload added.

As previously reported, Israel launched an attack on Hamas leadership in Qatar, expanding its military action that has covered the entire Middle East to include the Gulf Arab state where the Palestinian Islamist group has long owned its political base.

An Israeli official confirmed to Reuters that Israel had launched an attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar.

Qatar's Al Jazeera television, citing Hamas sources, said the attack targeted negotiators of the Hamas ceasefire in Gaza.

Several explosions were heard in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, September 9, according to Reuters witnesses.

A puff of black smoke rose from the Legifya gas station in the city. Right next to the gas station, there is a small housing complex guarded by Qatar emiri troops 24 hours a day since the beginning of the Gaza conflict.

Israeli media, citing a senior Israeli official, said the attack was aimed at high-ranking Hamas leaders, including Khalil al-Hayya, the chief Hamas in exiled Gaza and the main negotiator.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered the Israeli military to prepare to attack the leaders of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, following a deadly attack on Jerusalem on Monday.