The Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions (APF) condemns in the strongest possible terms the Israeli airstrikes on Doha, Qatar.

This act of aggression is a violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and a breach of international law. It recklessly endangers civilian lives, human rights, and risks further escalation and violence.

All parties must work towards achieving a permanent ceasefire, the return of the hostages, the immediate provision of sufficient aid in Gaza and the establishment of a two-state solution to ensure a lasting peace rather than continuing war. These airstrikes in Doha work against all of these objectives.

The APF calls on the international community to hold Israel accountable for its aggression.