DOHA, 14 Oct. Qatar condemns calls for forced relocation of residents Gaza Strip and insists on the need to lift the blockade on the enclave, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported on the social network X.
“The State of Qatar emphasizes its categorical rejection of attempts to forcibly expel the brotherly Palestinian people from the Gaza Strip, calls for lifting the blockade and ensuring full protection of the civilian population according to international humanitarian law,» the ministry noted.
Qatar considers the forced displacement of Gazans part of collective punishment.
Previously, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt and other Arab countries condemned Israel's attempts to forcibly force Palestinians to leave their homes in the Gaza Strip.
Israel has demanded that more than a million residents of the northern Gaza Strip move from the northern Gaza Strip to the south within 24 hours ahead of its ground operation.
Israel on the morning of October 7 was subjected to an unprecedented-scale rocket attack from the Gaza Strip as part of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, announced by the military wing of the Palestinian Hamas movement. In addition, after massive rocket attacks, the organization’s fighters penetrated into the border areas in southern Israel. In response, the Israel Defense Forces launched Operation Iron Swords against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Within days of the attack, the Israeli military took control of all settlements near the Gaza border and began conducting air strikes on targets, including civilians, in the strip. Israel also announced a complete blockade of the Gaza Strip: the supply of water, food, electricity, medicine, and fuel was suspended.
The number of civilian deaths on each side exceeded a thousand, and several thousand Israelis and Palestinians were injured. Several dead and missing Russians, as well as citizens of other countries, were reported. The Israel Defense Forces reported that Hamas was holding more than 120 civilians hostage in the Gaza Strip.
Consequences of Hamas strikes on Israel
Early in the morning of October 7, air raid sirens sounded in southern and central Israel.
Early on the morning of October 7, air raid sirens sounded in southern and central Israel.
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Hamas officials claim they fired more than five thousand missiles at Israel.
According to Hamas representatives, they fired more than five thousand rockets at Israel.
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The Israel Defense Forces also reported that fighters had infiltrated border areas.
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The Israel Defense Forces also reported that fighters had infiltrated border areas.
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Eyewitnesses reported that street battles were taking place in some settlements.
Eyewitnesses reported that in some There are street battles in populated areas.
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Dozens of people were injured as a result of the confrontation and missile strikes.
Dozens of people were injured as a result of the confrontation and missile strikes.
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The media reported at least five deaths.
The media reported at least five deaths.
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The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) announced a state of readiness for war, and Defense Minister Yoav Galant announced a massive gathering of reservists.
The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) announced a state of readiness for war, and Defense Minister Yoav Galant announced a massive gathering of reservists.
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Soon the Israel Defense Forces announced about the beginning of the "counter-terrorism" Operation «Iron Swords».
Soon the Israel Defense Forces announced the start of " counter-terrorism» Operation Iron Swords.
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The Israeli military said it was carrying out strikes on the Gaza Strip and blocking roads around the enclave.
The Israeli military said it was carrying out strikes on the Gaza Strip and blocking roads around the enclave.
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Early in the morning of October 7, air raid sirens sounded in southern and central Israel.
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According to Hamas representatives, they fired more than five thousand missiles at Israel.
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The Israel Defense Forces also reported that fighters had infiltrated border areas.
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Eyewitnesses reported that street fighting was taking place in some settlements.
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Dozens of people were injured as a result of the confrontation and missile strikes.
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The media reported at least five deaths.
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The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) announced a state of alert to war, and Defense Minister Yoav Galant talks about the massive gathering of reservists.
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Soon the Israel Defense Forces announced the start of a “counter-terrorism” campaign. Operation Iron Swords.
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The Israeli military said it was carrying out strikes on the Gaza Strip and blocking roads around the enclave.
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The Russian Foreign Ministry called on the parties to stop hostilities. According to the position of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the settlement of the Middle East crisis is possible only on the basis of a “two-state” formula approved by the UN Security Council, which provides for the creation of an independent Palestinian state within the 1967 borders with its capital in East Jerusalem.
The Palestinian-Israeli conflict, related to the territorial interests of the parties, has been a source of tension and clashes in the region for many decades. A UN decision with the active role of the USSR in 1947 determined the creation of two states — Israel and Palestine, but only the Israeli one was created. Israel, while declaring agreement with the two-state principle, did not completely liberate the Palestinian territories.