The State of Qatar strongly condemns the attack on the Freedom Flotilla Ship
Doha - May 3, 2025
The State of Qatar strongly condemns the attack on a humanitarian aid ship belonging to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition aimed at breaking the siege imposed on Gaza, while it was navigating in international waters off the coast of Malta, as well as the targeting of fishing boats by Israeli warships west of Khan Yunis city in the southern Gaza Strip.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs considers the targeting of the ship a blatant violation of international laws and a threat to the freedom of navigation and maritime security. It simultaneously calls for an urgent investigation into the attack and for those responsible to be held accountable before justice.
The Ministry points out that the obstruction of humanitarian aid access to Gaza and the targeting of fishermen's boats could further exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in the Strip, which is suffering from a severe food shortage due to the ongoing closure of crossings by Israeli occupation forces for the past two months.
The Ministry reiterates the State of Qatar’s call on the international community to compel Israel to ensure the safe, sustainable, and unobstructed entry of humanitarian aid into all areas of the Gaza Strip.