Violation of sovereignty: PM calls Qatar Emir, condemns Israeli strikes on Doha

A day after Israeli forces carried out airstrikes in an assassination attempt on top Hamas officials in Doha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday bemoaned the attack, expressing "deep concern". The PM added that he spoke to the Emir of Qatar, condemned the "violation" of Qatar's sovereignty and called for dialogue to resolve disputes.

"Spoke with Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani and expressed deep concern at the attacks in Doha. India condemns the violation of the sovereignty of the brotherly State of Qatar," PM Modi tweeted.

Reiterating India’s consistent position, the Prime Minister underlined the importance of resolving disputes through dialogue and diplomacy and stressed the need to prevent further escalation.