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Emir of Qatar decries Israel's war on Gaza as genocide, calls for Palestinian state

On Thursday, Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani described the situation in Gaza as a "collective genocide," highlighting the dire conditions that have rendered the area uninhabitable.

He criticised Israel for its "impunity" and reiterated Qatar's long-standing concerns regarding the violence. 

The emir also urged serious efforts for a ceasefire to halt Israel's aggression against Lebanon, asserting that lasting peace in the Middle East cannot be achieved without the establishment of a Palestinian state.