A statement from the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that during the meeting, the US Vice President affirmed his country's full solidarity with the State of Qatar, emphasizing that diplomatic solutions represent the best way to resolve outstanding issues.
The US official also expressed his great appreciation for Doha's mediation efforts and its pivotal role in supporting peace and regional stability, describing Qatar as a "trusted strategic ally" of the United States.
For his part, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman reiterated Qatar's firm stance on protecting its sovereignty and national security, stressing that his country will take all necessary measures to confront the "blatant" Israeli attack.
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He also expressed Qatar's pride in its close partnership with the United States, its continued support for Doha's sovereignty, and its diplomatic efforts to achieve peace and enhance security and stability in the region.
On Tuesday, the Israeli occupation army announced that it had launched an airstrike on the Hamas leadership in Doha. Qatar condemned the strike, which it said reserved the right to respond to the attack, which killed a member of the Qatari internal security forces.
Meanwhile, Hamas announced that its negotiating delegation, led by its head in Gaza, Khalil al-Hayya, survived an assassination attempt, and that its office director, Jihad Labad, his son, Humam al-Hayya, and three bodyguards were killed.
