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Amir holds phone call with Iranian President to discuss latest regional developments
HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a phone call on Saturday with HE Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The two leaders reviewed the state of bilateral relations between Qatar and Iran, discussing ways to further enhance cooperation and strengthen ties across various fields.
During the call, they also exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments, particularly those affecting stability and security in the region. Both sides highlighted the importance of continued dialogue and mutual understanding to address shared concerns.
In this context, HH the Amir reiterated the State of Qatar's firm condemnation of the recent Israeli attack on Iranian territory. He described the incident as a blatant violation of Iran's sovereignty and security, and a clear breach of international law and universally accepted principles. His Highness emphasized Qatar's consistent stance in rejecting acts that escalate tensions or undermine regional peace.
HH the Amir further stressed the urgent need for de-escalation in the region and the pursuit of diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving conflicts peacefully. He called for comprehensive and lasting solutions that promote stability, protect sovereignty, and ensure security for all nations in the region.
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"The order to assassinate Anas Al Sharif, one of Gaza's bravest journalists, and his colleagues, is a desperate attempt to silence the voices exposing the impending seizure and occupation of Gaza." Al Jazeera staff members held an event in Doha, where it is based, to mourn the deaths of Sharif and four other colleagues. Wael Al-Dahdouh (right), Al Jazeera's bureau chief in Gaza, stands next to Al Jazeera anchor and presenter Mohamed Krichen (left) as he holds the portrait of Anas al-Sharif during a moment of silence to honor... Wael Al-Dahdouh (right), Al Jazeera's bureau chief in Gaza, stands next to Al Jazeera anchor and presenter Mohamed Krichen (left) as he holds the portrait of Anas al-Sharif during a moment of silence to honor Sharif and four other colleagues, killed in an overnight Israeli strike in Gaza City, at the networks' headquarters in Doha on August 11, 2025. More KARIM JAAFAR/AFP/Getty Images What Are Others Saying? Sharif's death has been met with widespread condemnation by global media outlets and international organizations. The United Nations Office of the High Commission on Human Rights (OHCHR) condemned what it called the "the killing by Israeli military of 6 Palestinian journalists by targeting their tent, in grave breach of international humanitarian law. "#Israel must respect and protect all civilians, including journalists," OHCHR said on its official Facebook page. "At least 242 Palestinian journalists were killed in Gaza since 7 October 2023. We call for immediate, safe and unhindered access to Gaza for all journalists." The Committee for the Protection of Journalists (CPJ) had previously called for Sharif's protection prior to his death due to Adraee's statements, with CPJ Regional Director Sara Qudah warning in the wake of the IDF spokesperson's comments last month that "this is the not the first time Al-Sharif has been targeted by the Israeli military, but the danger to his life is now acute." Following news of Sharif's death, Qudah argued that "Israel is murdering the messengers" and had "made no claims that any of the other journalists were terrorists." "It is no coincidence that the smears against al-Sharif — who has reported night and day for Al Jazeera since the start of the war — surfaced every time he reported on a major development in the war, most recently the starvation brought about by Israel's refusal to allow sufficient aid into the territory," Qudah said Sunday. Mourners march with the bodies of the Al Jazeera journalists who were killed in an overnight Israeli strike on their tent in Gaza City, from Al-Shifa hospital to their burial at the Sheikh Radwan cemetery... Mourners march with the bodies of the Al Jazeera journalists who were killed in an overnight Israeli strike on their tent in Gaza City, from Al-Shifa hospital to their burial at the Sheikh Radwan cemetery in Gaza City, on August 11, 2025. More OMAR AL-QATTAA/AFP/Getty Images Hamas, for its part, has also repeatedly condemned Israel's killing of Sharif, who the group described as "an exemplary free journalist who documented the starvation crimes and revealed to the world scenes of the famine being imposed by the occupation on our people in Gaza," in a statement Sunday. "The ongoing targeting of journalists in Gaza is a criminal terrorist message to the entire world and an indicator of the complete collapse of the system of international values and laws amid global silence that has emboldened the occupation to kill journalists without deterrence or accountability," Hamas said. "The fascist occupation army's spokespersons had repeatedly issued threats against Palestinian journalists, including martyrs al-Sharif and Qreiqeh, aiming to deter them from their professional duty of conveying the truth and images of the brutal genocide in Gaza," the group added. "These threats were ultimately translated into a horrific killing operation that confirms the fascist behavior of this terrorist entity." What Happens Next? While the circumstances regarding Sharif's alleged Hamas affiliation continue to be subject to debate, his death adds to criticism by international organizations and a growing number of nations regarding Israel's conduct in Gaza. As Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks hosted in Doha and mediated by Egypt, Qatar and the United States remained deadlocked, a wave of Western nations, including France, Canada, the United Kingdom and, most recently Australia, have expressed their intention to recognize the State of Palestine, a U.N. observer state led by Hamas' West-Banked rival, the Palestinian National Authority. Both Israel and its allies in the Trump administration have opposed such measures absent a comprehensive peace process in the decades-long conflict. The White House has yet to publicly endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's newly announced plan to assume control over Gaza, but the Israeli premier thanked the U.S. leader for his "steadfast support of Israel since the start of the war" on Sunday.
