Iraq, Qatar urge for a stop to Israel's assault on Gaza
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi President, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, emphasized the need to put an end to Israel's assault in Gaza.
During their phone conversation on Thursday, the two leaders discussed the region's political and security situation, as well as approaches to strengthen relations and collaboration between Iraq and Qatar in areas of mutual interest, according to a statement released by the Iraqi Presidency.
While discussing the latest developments in the region, the two sides underlined the necessity of reducing tensions and promoting dialogue to resolve regional and international issues, therefore increasing the probabilities of regional peace and stability.
Both parties underlined the necessity of putting an end to Israel's aggression and violations in the Gaza Strip, providing humanitarian help to the Palestinian people, and ensuring that the international community fulfills its legal and moral obligations in this respect.
Since the start of Israel's war against Gaza in October 2023, the death toll has risen to 56,259, the majority of whom were women and children, with at least 132,458 wounded.
According to Palestinian authorities, 5,936 Palestinians have been killed and 20,417 injured since March 18, 2025, when Israeli troops renewed their offensive on the Gaza Strip after violating a previous ceasefire deal.
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