Qatar and France call for Gaza ceasefire and Hormuz Strait freedom

Following a meeting in Doha between Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and French President Emmanuel Macron, Qatar and France issued a joint statement calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The two nations urged the withdrawal of Israeli forces in accordance with agreed arrangements and demanded the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid to the region.

The leaders also expressed strong opposition to Israeli settlement policies and any attempts to annex the occupied West Bank, reaffirming their support for a two-state solution. Regarding regional maritime security, both countries called for the restoration of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz without restrictions or costs.

Addressing tensions involving Iran, Qatar and France condemned military attacks against countries in the region and emphasized the need for diplomatic resolutions to ensure Tehran’s nuclear program remains peaceful. Additionally, the leaders discussed the importance of restoring stability and sovereignty in Lebanon and Syria.