Kenya has voiced strong concern over Israel’s recent airstrike in Doha, Qatar, warning that the attack poses a serious threat to the Gulf nation’s security and to international peace.
In a statement released on Thursday by the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Kenya said it was “deeply troubled” by the incident, which resulted in casualties, extensive property damage, and a violation of Qatar’s sovereignty.
“By its own admission, the State of Israel carried out this bombing,” the ministry noted, adding that such actions “violate international law and undermine the principles of peaceful coexistence” as outlined in the United Nations Declaration on Friendly Relations among States.
Kenya called on all parties, as well as the broader international community, to avoid further escalation and instead pursue dialogue and diplomacy.
“Kenya urges all parties to exercise restraint, uphold the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, prioritize dialogue over violence, and commit to peaceful coexistence,” the statement read.
The remarks follow Tuesday’s Israeli airstrike in Doha, which reportedly targeted residential buildings sheltering senior Hamas officials.
