Doha: The United Arab Emirates reaffirmed full support for and solidarity with the sisterly State of Qatar in confronting the treacherous Israeli occupation aggression of last week. In a statement distributed during the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha on Monday, the UAE stated support to all measures the State of Qatar might take to protect its security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the UAE stressed the importance of upholding international law and respecting state sovereignty as the means to deter Israel and achieve peace. The statement emphasized that "Qatar is not standing alone and the united voice of Arab and Islamic nations must lead to change." The region is currently facing a dangerous phase of instability and rapid changes, requiring increased coordination and cooperation among the countries to maintain regional stability, security, and to achieve development and prosperity for their nations and peoples.
As the world has witnessed, the brutal bombardment of Doha by Israel on September 9 constituted a blatant violation of international law, the charters of the United Nations, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and the Arab League. The UAE strongly condemns this irresponsible attack, which represents a grave violation of the sovereignty of a fellow Islamic and Arab nation, and a dangerous escalation threatening regional and international peace and security.
"The UAE expresses full solidarity with the sisterly State of Qatar, its leadership and people, and extends sincere condolences over the martyrdom of a member of Qatar's Internal Security Force as a result of the brutal Israeli assault," the statement read. The UAE stressed that this reckless escalation by Israel, accompanied by repeated threats of annexing Palestinian land and aggression against neighboring states, undermines efforts to achieve lasting peace and regional stability. It exacerbates cycles of violence, extremism, and chaos at a time when the region is in urgent need of a ceasefire, dialogue, and de-escalation.
In its statement, the UAE called on the international community, particularly the UN Security Council, to shoulder their legal and moral responsibilities to deter Israel and stop these barbaric aggressions. "This continued aggressive approach demonstrates a reckless disregard for regional stability, driving the area toward heightened tension and escalation. Without a firm and deterrent international stance, these indiscriminate attacks will have grave repercussions for regional and international peace and security, establishing a situation that cannot be tolerated or ignored," the statement underscored.
The UAE confirmed in its statement that the security of the GCC states is inseparable, and that the country stands fully and firmly with the sisterly State of Qatar. On behalf of President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice-President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan led the UAE delegation to the Extraordinary Session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit, hosted by Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha.