Doha (TDI): Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, in a series of high-level meetings in Doha, called for urgent steps against Israel, warning that unchecked aggression could endanger international peace and security.
During a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, the two leaders “strongly condemned Israel’s unprovoked and unjustified strikes on Qatar and other nations in the region,” according to the Foreign Office. Both ministers reaffirmed support for the Palestinian cause, underscored the role of the OIC and Arab League in mobilizing Muslim unity, and welcomed the Arab-Islamic summit convened in Doha.
Dar also held separate meetings with OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Iran’s Abbas Araghchi, Malaysia’s Dato’ Seri Mohamad Hasan, Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain, and Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov.
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Speaking at the OIC ministerial session, Dar stressed that the repeated need for such gatherings showed how “Israel has become a persistent irritant and a danger to world peace and security.” He denounced the “illegal and unprovoked Israeli aggression against the brotherly State of Qatar” and laid out a set of measures he said were urgently needed:
Holding Israel accountable for war crimes and crimes against humanity, preventing it from acting with impunity.
Forming an Arab-Islamic task force to monitor Israeli activities and coordinate deterrent and defensive measures.
Seeking suspension of Israel’s membership in the United Nations as a strong signal of the Muslim world’s resolve.
Considering additional punitive measures by member states to enforce accountability.
Pressing the UN Security Council, under Chapter VII of the Charter, to demand an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, release of hostages, and exchange of Palestinian prisoners.
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Ensuring safe, sustained humanitarian access to affected civilians, with protection for aid workers, medical staff, and UN personnel.
Reviving a credible and time-bound political process for a two-state solution, in line with international law and UN and OIC resolutions.
Dar said these steps were essential not only for protecting Palestinians but also for safeguarding the global order and preventing further instability in the region.
