🚨 UN Security Council alert! On Thursday, the council unanimously condemned the dramatic strike in Qatar’s capital, Doha—but notice this plot twist: the statement never mentions Israel. Let’s break it down 👍
The strike, which took out key Hamas figures, was seen by Israel as a blitz to target terror leaders. But even Israel’s ally, the United States, quietly signaled its disapproval, saying this unilateral move "does not advance U.S. or Israeli interests."
"There is no sanctuary for terrorists, not in Gaza, not in Tehran, not in Doha," Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon warned the council. "We will act against the leaders of terror wherever they are hiding." 💥
Despite these fiery words, council members emphasized de-escalation and solidarity with Qatar. The final statement, drafted by Britain and France, stressed support for Qatar’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Qatar has been a key mediator for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani accused Israel of derailing negotiations and vowed to keep talking peace 🕊️.
The U.S. acting ambassador, Dorothy Shea, reminded delegates that questioning Israel’s commitment to freeing hostages "is inappropriate," even as Washington echoed calls for calm.
Netanyahu’s Bold Settlement Move
On the same day, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared "there will be no Palestinian state" during a ceremony to expand the Maale Adumim settlement near Jerusalem. Plans to build 3,400 new homes in the E1 area drew swift international criticism for threatening the possibility of a contiguous Palestinian territory.
With the UN chief warning that settlements pose an "existential threat" to a two-state future, and Western powers hinting at recognizing a Palestinian state, the region hangs in a delicate balance.
For global citizens and curious travelers alike, this story is more than headlines—it’s a real-time reminder that peace in the Middle East remains complex and ever-shifting. 🌍✨
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UN Security Council condemns Doha strike, avoids reference to Israel
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