Pakistan strongly condemned Israeli aggression against Qatar on Wednesday, terming it a violation of sovereignty and international law.

In a statement, the Foreign Office said the “provocative and reckless” action violated the UN Charter and established norms of interstate relations.

The statement reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with the State of Qatar against what it called “unprovoked and unlawful aggression.”

Earlier, Israel launched an airstrike in Doha targeting Hamas leaders, killing five members, including the son of senior negotiator Khalil al-Hayya. Qatar said a security officer was also killed.

Israel said the attack was in response to a Hamas-claimed shooting in Jerusalem that left six dead. Hamas confirmed top negotiators survived.

The White House criticised Israel’s deci

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