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Qatar PM criticizes Israel's Lebanon actions, warns of negotiation impact

From Jerusalem Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Qatar's Prime Minister criticized Israel's recent actions in Lebanon, calling the killing of nearly 100 Lebanese in a few days "unacceptable."
  • He stated that escalation in the region could negatively impact ongoing Iran negotiations.
  • The Qatari leader also emphasized the need for Lebanon's sovereignty and expressed hope for progress toward a Palestinian state.

Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, has strongly criticized Israel's recent military actions in Lebanon, describing the killing of nearly 100 Lebanese individuals in a matter of days as "unacceptable." Speaking in an interview with Al Jazeera following the conclusion of Iran talks in Switzerland, Al Thani warned that regional escalations could jeopardize the delicate negotiation process.

Unfortunately, this is not the first time Netanyahu has caused a state of escalation in the region.

— Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al ThaniCriticizing Israeli actions and their impact on regional stability.

"Unfortunately, this is not the first time Netanyahu has caused a state of escalation in the region," the prime minister stated, directly referencing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He added that escalation "anywhere in the region, whether in Lebanon or elsewhere, will impact the negotiations." Al Thani also stressed that "the continued occupation of Lebanese territories must end, and the sovereignty of Lebanon must be respected."

Unacceptable that Israel killed nearly 100 Lebanese in just a few days during the ceasefire. Escalation anywhere in the region, whether in Lebanon or elsewhere, will impact the negotiations.

— Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al ThaniCondemning Israeli military actions and warning of their effect on diplomatic efforts.

Despite the criticism, Al Thani expressed optimism about the ongoing negotiations, sensing "determination to reach a solution" from both sides involved in the Iran talks. He specifically applauded the role of the United States in responding to Israeli actions in Lebanon, stating, "The United States is playing the right role in response to the Israeli actions in Lebanon."

The continued occupation of Lebanese territories must end, and the sovereignty of Lebanon must be respected.

— Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al ThaniStating demands for Lebanon's territorial integrity.

The Qatari leader also shared his impressions of the talks in Switzerland, acknowledging their complexity but highlighting the opportunity to advance the creation of a Palestinian state. "We hope that the negotiating momentum includes the Palestinians by achieving a Palestinian state," he said. He emphasized the need for diplomatic solutions to prevent further escalation of the crisis.

The United States is playing the right role in response to the Israeli actions in Lebanon.

— Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al ThaniApplauding the US diplomatic role in the region.
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Originally published by Jerusalem Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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