ANKARA

India on Wednesday condemned the violation of Qatar's sovereignty, a day after Israeli strikes targeting Hamas officials in Doha. 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condemnation during a phone call with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, expressing "deep concern" at the attacks in Doha. 

“India condemns the violation of the sovereignty of the brotherly State of Qatar. We support resolution of issues through dialogue and diplomacy, and avoiding escalation,” Modi wrote in a post on US social media company X. 

He added: “India stands firmly in support of peace and stability in the region, and against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations." 

Israeli warplanes launched an airstrike targeting Hamas leadership in the Qatari capital on Tuesday. Five Hamas members and a Qatari security personnel were killed in the attack.