Qatar: The Essence of the Gulf Crisis is the Absence of a Regional Collective Security System
The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, stated that the crisis in the Gulf should not be a surprise to anyone, as it is the cumulative result of years of postponement, managing crises with temporary solutions, and unrealistic policies.
In his speech at the high-level general debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Emir of Qatar said, "The essence of the dangerous situation we are witnessing is the absence of a regional collective security system that respects the sovereignty, safety, and territorial integrity of states, encourages the peaceful resolution of disputes, and non-interference in the internal affairs of countries."
He emphasized that despite everything that has happened, they remain deeply and realistically convinced that the Gulf crisis can be resolved diplomatically by opening the Strait of Hormuz to navigation and returning to negotiations. He added: "The opportunity for a possible and realistic peaceful diplomatic solution must not be missed."
The Emir of Qatar said that "what happened in Gaza is genocide in every sense of the word, and a stain on the conscience of all humanity. Future generations will be amazed by the huge gap between the catastrophe and the level of the international response to stop it." He added that it is not possible to speak of a just international system "as long as Palestine remains a blind spot within it."
Regarding the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, he said that the international community has a direct responsibility to push for its implementation, and not to leave the agreement's application subject to the calculations of a party accustomed to breaking its promises whenever the field is clear.
He continued: "The continuation of persecution, apartheid, settler terrorism in the occupied West Bank, the desecration of Islamic and Christian holy sites, foremost among them the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and the robbing of the Palestinian people of their rights, chief among them their inherent right to establish their independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital, remains an open wound."
He stressed that "dealing with Israel, restraining its harm, and controlling its unlawful behavior is the true test by which the international community proves its seriousness in upholding values and the rule of law."
Source: Open sources
