Following the Israeli aggression towards Qatar, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Supreme Council on Monday (September 15) urged immediate action to protect the security of its member states.
The council emphasized that GCC countries are dedicated to utilizing all resources to support Qatar and defend its sovereignty, stability, and security from any threats.
It reiterated that under the GCC Charter and Joint Defence Agreement, an attack on one member is seen as an attack on all, affirming complete solidarity with Qatar to safeguard its sovereignty, stability, and security.
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To enhance regional defense, the council directed the Unified Military Command to implement necessary actions to activate joint defense systems and fully employ the Gulf’s deterrence capabilities. These measures aim to guarantee a coordinated and strong response to any aggression against member states, bolstering the Gulf region’s security and stability.
During the Arab-Islamic summit in Qatar, the GCC council called on the international community and the UN Security Council to take decisive action to stop such aggression and uphold Qatar’s sovereignty.
They also condemned the recent Israeli attack on Qatar, warning that such actions endanger regional peace and security.
The council’s statement underscored that Israel’s actions directly threaten shared Gulf security, regional peace, and the stability of existing agreements with Israel. It cautioned that ongoing breaches of international law could have severe consequences for regional and global security.
