Ghana Condemns Israel's Attack on Qatar, Calls for Dialogue and Peace
- Ghana's government has condemned Israel's airstrike on Qatar on September 9, 2025, calling it 'unprovoked and illegal'
- The Foreign Affairs Ministry said the attack violates international law and undermines Middle East peace efforts
- President John Mahama pledged Ghana's solidarity with the Emir of Qatar and called for more diplomatic engagement
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The Government of Ghana has strongly condemned the attack on Qatar by Israel on September 9, 2025.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, the West African nation expressed deep concern over Israel's unprovoked attack on Qatar, which resulted in casualties, loss of life, and property damage.
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The statement, signed by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, stated that the attack by Israel violates international law and is an affront to Qatar's sovereignty.
"The Government of the Republic of Ghana has learnt with deep concern of the unprovoked Israeli attack on the sovereign State of Qatar, resulting in casualties, loss of life, and property. The Government of the Republic of Ghana condemns the attack in view of the fact that the airstrikes constitute a clear violation of international law and an affront to the sovereignty of the State of Qatar," portions of the statement read.
Additionally, the Government of Ghana said it believes the attack undermines ongoing peace efforts between Palestine and Israel.
According to the Foreign Affairs Minister, President John Mahama has conveyed a formal solidarity message to the Emir of Qatar and the Qatari people.
"This attack undermines the ongoing pursuit of peace between the State of Palestine and Israel. His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama and the People of Ghana stand in solidarity with the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and the People of Qatar in these difficult times," the statement added.
The West African nation called for dialogue, diplomatic rapprochement, and respect for international law.
The Ghanaian government also commended Qatar for its commitment to resolving the Israel-Palestine conflict and appealed for the incident not to derail its diplomatic efforts towards a peaceful resolution.
"We commend Qatar for its tireless and impressive commitment to resolving the conflict between the States of Israel and Palestine, and further appeal that this condemnable incident does not derail Qatar's effort in negotiating a peaceful diplomatic resolution for the conflict," the statement concluded.
The statement from Ghana's government about Israel's attack on Qatar is below:
Why Israel attacked Qatar
On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, Israel carried out an unprecedented strike on Qatar.
According to a BBC report, the attack targeted Hamas senior leaders in Doha, the capital city.
Israel's Defence Force claimed the attack was aimed at those who are 'directly responsible for the brutal October 7 massacre'.
However, Qatar has accused Israel of reckless behaviour and violating international law.
Source: UGC
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Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
