ISTANBUL

France, Germany, and the UK on Friday condemned Israeli airstrikes in Doha earlier this week, calling them a violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and a threat to regional stability.

In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of the three countries said the Sept. 9 strikes risk undermining ongoing mediation efforts aimed at securing the release of Israeli hostages and reaching a ceasefire in Gaza.

“We, the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, condemn Israel’s strikes in Doha on 9 September, which violate Qatar’s sovereignty and risk further escalation in the region,” the statement read.

The ministers underlined that such actions pose a “serious risk” to achieving a negotiated deal that could end the conflict in Gaza, urging all sides to “renew and redouble their efforts” toward an immediate ceasefire.

They expressed solidarity with Qatar and highlighted the Gulf nation’s “vital role” in mediation efforts alongside Egypt and the US.

“We call for the parties to exercise restraint and seize the opportunity for peace,” the statement added.

The three countries also called for a halt to Israeli operations in Gaza City, saying the military campaign is causing mass civilian displacement, casualties, and destruction of essential infrastructure.

They urged that the UN and humanitarian organizations should be allowed to work "safely and at scale" throughout the enclave.

While reiterating their condemnation of Hamas, the ministers demanded that the group immediately and unconditionally release all hostages, be disarmed, and be permanently excluded from governing the Gaza Strip.

They stressed that the focus must remain on achieving a permanent ceasefire, ensuring the release of hostages, and delivering large-scale aid to Gaza to prevent famine.