During a hearing at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Qatar blamed Israel for the ongoing humanitarian disaster in Gaza. Qatar’s representative accused Israel of weaponizing humanitarian aid to achieve military goals, saying hunger is once again part of Israel’s official policy. The hearing followed a 2023 UN General Assembly resolution seeking an advisory opinion on the legal consequences of Israel’s occupation and its influence on international institutions.

Qatar has urged the international community to bring all of Israel’s nuclear facilities under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The Qatari Foreign Ministry called on Israel to place its nuclear facilities under IAEA safeguards and join the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). This appeal was made following a meeting of IAEA governors in Vienna, where discussions focused on the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories and Israel’s nuclear capabilities. The meeting emphasized that all Middle Eastern countries, except Israel, are signatories to the NPT and have corresponding safeguard agreements.

Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has warned that a U.S. or Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities would cause an environmental catastrophe, leading to a severe water crisis in the Persian Gulf region within three days. He emphasized that water contamination levels would rise dramatically, affecting not just Qatar but also Kuwait, the UAE, and all Gulf nations. He cautioned that such an escalation would inevitably lead to a broader conflict that neither the region nor the world desires.

Arab leaders recently gathered in Riyadh for an emergency summit on the Gaza crisis. A Wall Street Journal report claimed that Qatar obstructed an invitation to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. However, Doha has strongly refuted these allegations, stating in a Saturday statement that the claims were based on unreliable sources, rumors, and unverified information. The statement also emphasized that Qatar remains one of the largest donors to the Palestinian Authority, reaffirming its strong ties with Palestine.

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has convened a week-long conference at its base in Qatar, starting Tuesday. General Michael Kurilla gathered top CENTCOM officials at Al Udeid Air Base to discuss the current operational environment. The discussions covered regional security, military cooperation, counterterrorism efforts against Daesh, and strategic opportunities in the area. As part of strengthening U.S.-Qatar military ties, Kurilla met with Qatar’s Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Jassim Al Mannai, and commanders of Qatar’s Air Force and Air Defense.

The Qatari government has announced an amnesty program for undocumented expatriates who have overstayed their visas or residency permits. Under this initiative, they can leave the country without facing fines or penalties. The amnesty period, which started on February 5, will last for three months. During this time, undocumented migrants can visit the Search and Follow-up Department on Salwa Road between 1 PM and 9 PM daily to complete the necessary formalities. Authorities believe this initiative will help facilitate the safe return of undocumented individuals to their home countries.