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Add as preferred source on GoogleRussia condemns Israel's attack on Qatar, calling it a gross violation of the UN Charter and urging de-escalation to prevent further Middle East tensions.
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia on Wednesday condemned an Israeli attack against Hamas members in Qatar's capital Doha and urged all parties to refrain from actions that would further escalate the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
"Russia considers this incident a gross violation of international law and the UN Charter, an encroachment on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of an independent state, and a step leading to further escalation and destabilisation of the situation in the Middle East," the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
"Such methods of fighting those whom Israel considers its enemies and opponents deserve the strongest condemnation."
U.S. President Donald Trump said he was "very unhappy about every aspect" of the Israeli strike and would be giving a full statement on the issue on Wednesday.
"The rocket attack on Qatar... cannot be perceived as anything other than an action aimed at undermining international efforts to find peaceful solutions," Russia said.
(Reporting by Reuters; Writing by Lucy Papachristou; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)
International law refers to a set of rules and principles that govern the relations and dealings of nations with each other. It includes treaties, agreements, and customary practices recognized as binding.
Sovereignty is the authority of a state to govern itself or another state. It implies independence and the right to make decisions without external interference.
The UN Charter is the foundational treaty of the United Nations, establishing its principles, structure, and functions. It outlines the rights and obligations of member states.
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