UK’s Starmer speaks with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has followed up on his condemnation of the attack on Doha in a call with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim. An official statement said he passed on his condolences for the death of a Qatari security officer killed in the attack. “He added that Israel’s action represents a flagrant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and risks fuelling further escalation when the focus should be ending the devastating cycle of violence in the region,” a spokesman said. “The Prime Minister underscored his gratitude at the indispensable role Qatar has played in trying to reach a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas,” he added.