Qatar has issued strong condemnations of recent attacks involving both the Houthi movement and Israeli actions at al-Aqsa Mosque. In statements released on September 20, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced the Houthi group’s ballistic missile strike targeting Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, as well as attempted attacks on civilians in several other Saudi cities, including Bish, Taif, Farasan, and Yanbu.

The ministry described the missile attack and related actions by the Houthis as deliberate assaults on civilian populations, emphasizing Qatar’s rejection of such violence and its call for de-escalation in the region. These latest strikes mark a continuation of tensions between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition, which has been involved in Yemen’s ongoing conflict.

Separately, Qatar condemned what it described as the storming of the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem by Israel’s national security minister and a number of Israeli settlers. The statements labeled the incident as provocative and expressed concern over its potential to exacerbate tensions in the highly sensitive site, which holds religious significance for Muslims worldwide.

The Qatari government’s remarks criticized the role of “extremist” elements within the Israeli government and settler groups, highlighting the broader context of contestation over Jerusalem and the al-Aqsa compound. The condemnation reflects longstanding regional sensitivities surrounding access and control of the site.

Together, these statements underscore Qatar’s position against both militant attacks on civilian areas in Saudi Arabia and Israeli activities it views as aggressive toward Palestinian religious sites. The country has regularly voiced concerns over escalations that could destabilize the Middle East and has emphasized the need for peaceful resolution of conflicts.