Doha, Sept. 17 -- The State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have strongly condemned Israel's large-scale ground operation in Gaza, warning that it endangers Palestinian civilians and violates international law.

In a statement on Wednesday, September 17, Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the offensive as an extension of a "genocidal war" against the Palestinian people and called it a serious threat to regional and international peace.

The Qatari government accused Israel of undermining efforts towards Middle East peace through aggressive settlement and colonial policies. Qatar warned of the severe consequences of the Gaza conflict and urged the international community to enforce global legal resolutions aimed a...