Saudi defense minister calls Qatari PM after Israeli attack in Doha

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman called Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister on Wednesday. (File/SPA/AFP)
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Updated 10 September 2025
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Saudi defense minister calls Qatari PM after Israeli attack in Doha

  • Prince Khalid affirmed the Kingdom’s full support for Qatar, and its condemnation of “the blatant Israeli attack” on the country

RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman called Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister on Wednesday, Saudi Press Agency reported. 

During the call, Prince Khalid affirmed the Kingdom’s full support for Qatar, and its condemnation of “the blatant Israeli attack” on the country, which “constitutes a criminal act and a flagrant violation of international laws and norms.”

Israel attempted to kill the political leaders of Hamas with an airstrike on Qatar on Tuesday. The attack drew condemnation from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and the European Union.