Azerbaijan expresses concern over Qatar airstrike, calls for regional stability

The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry has voiced concern over the September 9 attack on Qatar, warning that it could further escalate regional tensions.

“We are deeply concerned by today’s attack against Qatar that risks further aggravating regional tensions. We support the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Qatar, and call on to prioritize diplomatic efforts, in order to safeguard stability in the region,” the ministry posted on its X social media account, Caliber.Az reports.

We are deeply concerned by today’s attack against Qatar that risk further aggravating regional tensions.

We support the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Qatar, and call on to prioritize diplomatic efforts, in order to safeguard stability in the region.

— MFA Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 (@AzerbaijanMFA) September 9, 2025

On September 9, 2025, Israel conducted a major airstrike targeting Hamas leadership in Doha, Qatar, marking a significant escalation in the regional conflict. The attack occurred in the Leqtaifiya district, a secure residential area housing the Hamas Political Bureau. Reports indicate that 15 Israeli fighter jets dropped 10 bombs on the compound during a meeting where Hamas officials were reportedly discussing a U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal.

According to Hamas sources, six people were killed in the strike, including the son of Khalil al-Hayya, his office director, three bodyguards, and a Qatari security officer. However, senior Hamas leaders such as Khaled Mashal and Khalil al-Hayya survived the attack.

Israeli officials justified the operation, named “Summit of Fire,” as a response to recent attacks on Israeli civilians and soldiers by Hamas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the strike as “entirely justified.”

By Vugar Khalilov