DiEM25 unequivocally condemns the Israeli airstrike against Qatari territory as a reckless and dangerous escalation that undermines all efforts for peace.

On September 9, 2025, Israel launched an airstrike in Doha, claiming it was targeting senior figures of Hamas who were engaging in negotiations on a US-backed ceasefire proposal.

While key leaders reportedly survived, the attack killed multiple individuals, including the son of Khalil al-Hayya, the director of his office, several bodyguards, and a Qatari security officer.

The strike has severely disrupted diplomatic efforts and should – but most probably won’t – spark widespread international uproar over breaches of sovereignty and international law. Striking Qatari soil constitutes a blatant violation of international norms.

Qatar’s leadership denounced it as a “blatant attack” that transgresses sovereignty and international law. Yet Israel seems unfazed as it continues to launch reckless attacks across the region.

Endangering peace efforts

Attack occurred while ceasefire negotiations were actively underway. It has undermined diplomatic channels, with mediation efforts now hanging by a thread.

Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, vowed to strike “everywhere” if Hamas does not comply, signalling intent to further escalate beyond controlled operations, using vague rhetoric to justify itself.

This is in line with Israel’s increasingly dangerous strategy and disregard for international law, aiming to expand the conflict at any given opportunity.

From Gaza to Doha, it’s the same strategy

While ceasefire talks were underway, Israel deployed extreme force – demonstrating contempt for diplomacy and sovereignty. Striking a sovereign mediator like Qatar reflects escalation, not strategic precision, in line with a broader militaristic doctrine that has repeatedly disregarded peace to pursue annihilation.

Europe’s silence equates to complicity

The European Union’s response to Israel’s strike on Qatar is as telling as the strike itself. While various leaders across the world condemned the violation, Brussels has again faltered. Instead of decisive action, the EU limits itself to timid statements of “concern,” reaffirming Israel’s sense of impunity.

This silence is not neutrality, but complicity. For months, the EU has catered to Israel, from ignoring ICJ genocide rulings to increasing trade and arms ties even as evidence of war crimes mounted, and despite millions across Europe demanding an end to genocide-enabling policies.

Europe’s lack of response is an active political choice to side with aggression over peace, corporate interests over human rights, and apartheid over democracy.

Conclusion

Ultimately, this strike exemplifies the irresponsible strategy we decry: using force to override diplomacy, disregarding sovereignty, and further risking civilian lives, and the more Israel acts on its own accord without international condemnation, the longer such acts will continue.

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