Final Statement of GCC Supreme Council on Israeli Aggression in Qatar

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) supreme council held an extraordinary session on Monday, 23 Rabi' al-Awwal 1447 AH, corresponding to September 15, 2025, in the city of Doha, chaired by Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and with the participation of GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi.

 The GCC supreme council discussed the repercussions of recent Israeli aggression against the State of Qatar and the blatant violation of its sovereignty by Israeli forces, which targeted residential facilities housing members of the negotiating delegation from the political bureau of Hamas. This occurred during the current round of negotiations and the mediation undertaken by the State of Qatar to reach an agreement regarding Gaza.

 The attack resulted in the martyrdom of Badr Saad Mohammed Al Humaidi Al Dosari, a member of the Qatari security services, and caused civilian casualties. The attack also endangered the lives of civilians in a residential area crowded with schools and diplomatic missions. This constitutes a flagrant assault on the efforts of the international community and its organizations aimed at achieving a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages and detainees, and it is a blatant violation of international law.

 The following was agreed upon:

 1. The supreme council condemned in the strongest terms the Israeli aggression and the flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, affirming that this act of aggression represents a dangerous and unacceptable escalation and a grave breach of the principles of international law and the United Nations Charter.

 2. The supreme council affirmed the complete solidarity of the GCC states with the State of Qatar in all measures it takes to confront this aggression. It stressed that the security of the GCC states is indivisible, and that any attack on one of them is an attack on all, in accordance with the Basic Statute of the GCC, the Joint Defense Agreement, and the readiness of the member states to harness all capabilities to support the State of Qatar and protect its security, stability, and sovereignty against any threats.

 3. Proceeding from the principle emphasized by the Basic Statute of the GCC that the security of the cooperation council is indivisible, the leaders have directed the GCC Joint Defense Council to hold an urgent meeting in Doha, to be preceded by a meeting of the Higher Military Committee. The purpose is to assess the defense posture of the member states and the sources of threat considering the Israeli aggression against the State of Qatar, and to direct the Unified Military Command to take the necessary executive measures to activate joint defense mechanisms and Gulf deterrence capabilities.

 4. The supreme council affirmed that the brutal Israeli aggression against the State of Qatar constitutes a direct threat to joint Gulf security and to regional peace and stability. The council believes that the continuation of these aggressive policies undermines efforts to achieve peace and the future of existing understandings and agreements with Israel, due to the serious repercussions this carries for the stability of the entire region.

 5. The supreme council warned that Israel's persistence in its criminal practices and its flagrant disregard for all international norms, laws, and the UN Charter will lead to serious repercussions that threaten regional and international peace and security. The supreme council called on the UN Security Council, the international community, and influential nations to assume their full responsibilities and take firm and deterrent measures to stop these violations, which have undermined the prestige of international law and the authority of its institutions. The supreme council underscored that these actions represent a dangerous precedent that should not be overlooked or allowed to pass without the imposition of deterrent international sanctions.

 6. The supreme council stressed the necessity for the international community to fulfill its moral and legal responsibilities and to act urgently to deter Israel and put an end to its repeated violations of international law and international humanitarian law, which constitute a direct threat to the security of the region and to international peace and stability. It called on all countries and international organizations to condemn this sinful aggression and to take deterrent measures that ensure respect for the sovereignty of the State of Qatar and the protection of civilians, both citizens and residents.

 7. The supreme council commended the efforts made by security authorities, the Civil Defense, and the competent agencies in the State of Qatar for their immediate handling of the incident, containing its repercussions, and safeguarding the safety of citizens and residents.

 8. The supreme council affirmed that the Israeli attack obstructs the tireless efforts undertaken by the State of Qatar and its role in mediating a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the release of hostages and detainees, and the alleviation of the suffering of the brotherly Palestinian people. It underscored that repeated Israeli aggression against several countries in the region constitute a serious obstacle to international and regional efforts aimed at establishing security, peace, and stability.

 9. The supreme council stressed the necessity of adhering to the foundations and principles stipulated in the UN Charter, international treaties and agreements, the principles of good neighborliness, respect for the sovereignty of states, non-interference in their internal affairs, resolving disputes by peaceful means, and refraining from the use or threat of force.

 10. The leaders expressed their thanks and appreciation to the brotherly Arab and Islamic nations and to friendly countries in the international community that were quick to condemn the brutal Israeli aggression and declare their solidarity with the State of Qatar. They affirmed that these positions reflect a collective commitment to rejecting the violation of states' sovereignty and to supporting efforts aimed at protecting regional and international security and stability.

 11. The supreme council called upon the peace-loving nations of the world to condemn the brutal Israeli aggression against the State of Qatar and its attempts to obstruct international efforts and diplomatic solutions aimed at stopping Israeli attacks and the crimes of genocide it practices in the Gaza Strip. Such crimes, the supreme council underscored, include systematic policies of displacing and starving the population, disrupting the work of international relief and humanitarian organizations operating in the Gaza Strip, and killing journalists, medical and ambulance crews, rescue teams, and humanitarian workers. The supreme council stated that this requires the consolidation of all international efforts to deter these criminal acts.