GCC, Arab Group in Vienna Strongly Condemn Israeli Attack in Doha
Vienna, September 12, 2025
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in Vienna expressed their strong condemnation and denunciation of the treacherous Israeli attack on Doha, describing it as a blatant violation of international law and the United Nations Charter.
In a statement delivered before the session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors in Vienna, during discussions on the issue of Israeli nuclear armament, the GCC states declared their full solidarity and support for the State of Qatar. They stressed that targeting Qatar constitutes a direct assault on Gulf collective security and the shared destiny of GCC member states.
They also voiced full support for any measures the State of Qatar may take to protect its sovereignty and security and to prevent the recurrence of such acts of aggression, calling on the international community and relevant institutions to respond appropriately to this threat to regional and international peace and security.
Similarly, the Arab Group expressed its strong condemnation of the treacherous Israeli attack on Doha, describing it as a grave violation of international law and the UN Charter and a blatant assault on the sovereignty and security of the State of Qatar.
In its statement before the IAEA Board of Governors, the Arab Group reiterated its absolute rejection and strongest condemnation of this Israeli aggression, adding that it was a serious breach of the sovereignty of an Arab state, a dangerous escalation, and an unacceptable violation that threatens international peace and security.
The Arab Group warned that any further Israeli escalation would jeopardize the security and stability of the region. It affirmed its full solidarity with Qatar, its commitment to ensuring the stability and safety of its citizens and territory, and its support for any measures Qatar might take to safeguard its security and sovereignty.
The group also called on the international community to shoulder its legal and moral responsibilities by compelling Israel to halt its dangerous escalation in the region, end its continuous attacks on neighboring states, and adhere to the rules of international law, international humanitarian law, and the relevant resolutions of international legitimacy.