"Council members issued the statement ahead of the emergency meeting on Thursday, which was convened to discuss Israel's attacks targeting Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital, as it ramped up its offensive in Gaza City, forcing more than 200,000 to flee. Five Hamas members were killed, but the Palestinian group said its leadership survived the assassination bid. A Qatari security force member was also killed in the unprecedented attack, which has sent tensions in the region skyrocketing."
"The US, which traditionally shields its ally Israel at the United Nations, appeared to deliver a strong rebuke to Israel, reflecting President Donald Trump's purported unhappiness with the attack. Acting US Ambassador Dorothy Shea said: Unilateral bombing inside Qatar, a sovereign nation working very hard and bravely taking risks alongside the United States to broker peace, does not advance Israel's or America's goals. That said, it is inappropriate for any member to use this to question Israel's commitment to bringing their hostages home, she continued."
The United Nations Security Council condemned an Israeli attack on Doha and called for de-escalation in a unanimous statement that included the United States. The emergency meeting was convened to address attacks targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar while Israel intensified its offensive in Gaza, displacing over 200,000 people. Five Hamas members were killed and a Qatari security force member died; Hamas said its leadership survived the assassination attempt. The statement, drafted by France and the UK, urged de-escalation, expressed solidarity with Qatar, emphasized releasing hostages and ending the war and suffering in Gaza. The US signalled strong displeasure, with its acting ambassador calling the unilateral bombing counterproductive.
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