During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments in the occupied Palestinian territories and Israel and ways for de-escalation.
HE Sheikh Mohamed expressed Qatar's firm position in condemning all forms of targeting civilians, adding that killing innocent civilians, especially women and children, and practising the policy of collective punishment are unacceptable under any pretext.
HE Sheikh Mohamed underscored Qatar's complete rejection of the indiscriminate bombing of the Gaza Strip and the attempts to forcibly displace its people, warning of the danger of the land escalation of this war to the safety of civilians and hostages in Gaza.
He stressed the necessity of continuing the entry of relief convoys and humanitarian aid to the Palestinian brothers stranded under the bombing.
HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs called on the international community to move quickly to respond to the decision of the United Nations General Assembly to reach a humanitarian truce in the Gaza Strip.
HE Sheikh Mohamed also emphasised the importance of coordinating international and regional efforts to stop the aggression against Gaza and work hard to achieve a just and comprehensive peace.
Affirming Qatar's appreciation for the efforts of the United Nations and the effective role of its Secretary-General in mobilising international efforts for calm and de-escalation, HE Sheikh Mohamed pledged to continue the efforts of Qatar in mediation in coordination with the United Nations.
Guterres demands immediate ceasefire
UN Secretary-General Antonio GuterresSaturday sharply criticised the "unprecedented escalation" of bombardments on Gaza and urged an "immediate" ceasefire. "Instead of the pause" he had expected, there has been "an unprecedented escalation of the bombardments and their devastating impacts, undermining the referred humanitarian objectives," Guterres said on a visit to Doha. "This situation must be reversed ...A humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding in front of our eyes," he added.Related Story
