STATEMENT
Human Rights Council 60th Session
Urgent debate to discuss the recent military aggression launched by Israel against the State of Qatar on 9 September 2025
Statement delivered by Ambassador Mr. Tormod C. ENDRESEN,
Permanent Representative of Norway.
Check against delivery
16 September 2025
Norway aligns itself with the joint statement by Qatar and that of the European Union.
We are deeply concerned about the latest escalation in the Middle East, the Israeli strikes in Qatar’s capital, Doha, and the new offensive in Gaza.
The Israeli attack in Doha was not only an attack on urgent ongoing efforts to broker peace – it constitutes a clear violation of international law, violating Qatar’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Hamas’ representatives in Qatar were engaged in negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza, including the release of Israeli hostages, facilitated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States. This attack will make it even more difficult to secure the so urgent and needed ceasefire in Gaza.
We urge the international community to stand together to protect the space for peace diplomacy and mediation. Our common security depends on it.
President, in closing, we do not need another escalation now. We need more than ever an immediate end to the war in Gaza and a political solution to the long-standing conflict.