Qatar's emir accuses Israel of ceasefire violations in Gaza

The ruler of Qatar has accused Israel of breaching the 11-day-old ceasefire in Gaza, following a series of deadly strikes on Hamas positions.

Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, a key mediator in the ongoing truce, made the remarks during his annual address to the Shura Council, Qatar’s legislative body, Caliber.Az reports per foreign media.

“We reiterate our condemnation of all Israeli violations and practices in Palestine, particularly the transformation of the Gaza Strip into an area unfit for human life and the continued violation of the ceasefire,” he said.

Since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire took effect on October 10, nearly 100 Palestinians have been killed and over 230 wounded in Gaza amid ongoing Israeli strikes. Israel says Hamas violated the truce in Rafah, killing two Israeli soldiers, prompting a wave of air attacks. Hamas denies involvement, citing Israel’s control over the area.

The ceasefire, mediated by the U.S., Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye, includes ending hostilities, lifting the blockade, releasing captives, and gradually withdrawing Israeli forces while establishing a technocratic government in Gaza.

Hamas has released all 20 surviving captives and returned 12 bodies, but faces challenges recovering thousands of remains buried under rubble. Israel, meanwhile, has violated the deal multiple times, killing civilians, restricting aid, and maintaining partial control over Gaza.

Humanitarian access remains limited, and many displaced Palestinians cannot return home. Both sides claim commitment to the ceasefire, while the situation remains tense.

By Aghakazim Guliyev