By Palesa Nguqu
South Africa on Wednesday condemned an Israeli military strike in Doha, Qatar, as an “illegal and unprovoked attack”, joining a chorus of international criticism over the operation targeting Hamas leaders that reportedly failed to eliminate its intended targets.
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) struck a civilian building in Doha’s Legtaifiya area on Tuesday, claiming it housed senior Hamas Political Bureau members.
The attack killed six people, according to Doha News — five Hamas members and an Internal Security Force officer, but allegedly missed the Hamas leaders.
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) issued a statement calling the strike a “blatant violation of international law, breaching the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity” and protections for civilians under the United Nations Charter.
DIRCO highlighted Qatar’s role as a mediator in Gaza ceasefire negotiations, adding that the attack undermined efforts to secure a truce and release hostages
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