Gulf Cooperation Council: The Israeli Aggression Against Qatar is a Flagrant Violation and a Serious Escalation

The Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council issued a strongly worded statement today, Monday, condemning the recent Israeli aggression against the State of Qatar, describing it as a flagrant violation of national sovereignty and a serious escalation that contradicts international law and the United Nations Charter.

The statement confirmed that the leaders of the member states directed the Gulf Defense Council to hold an urgent meeting in the Qatari capital, Doha, preceded by a meeting of the Supreme Military Committee, to assess the defensive situation and the sources of threat facing the member states in light of this aggression.

The statement also indicated that the upcoming meeting will issue direct instructions to the Gulf military leadership, aimed at activating mechanisms for collective defense and enhancing deterrent capabilities, ensuring the protection of the security and sovereignty of the member states against any external threat.