At least seven people were killed in the attack, including two Qatari security officers, according to Doha authorities.
In an official statement on Thursday, September 11, 2025, Rwanda expressed its condolences to the State of Qatar and the families of the deceased.
The government called the attack a 'wanton trampling of foundational norms of interstate relations' and warned that such actions risk creating a 'no-rules-based order' with no contemporary precedent.
Through the Office of the Government Spokesperson, Kigali sharply criticised the international community for what it termed as inaction in the face of escalating violence.
"The continued escalation is senseless, and yet the international community seems content to let it continue unchecked. The hypocrisy and complacency evident in such circumstances, especially from the most powerful, leaves the world vulnerable to growing chaos and uncertainty," the statement reads in part.
Recognising Qatar's mediation role in the Great Lakes region and beyond, Rwanda emphasised that such efforts merit 'universal appreciation and gratitude' rather than violence. The government also urged 'a principled, pragmatic, and swift resolution to the ongoing conflict in the region.'
"The Government of Rwanda stands with the State of Qatar in this difficult time and calls for a principled, pragmatic, and swift resolution to the ongoing conflict in the region," the statement reads.
Qatar's Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, had earlier described the Tuesday attack as 'state terrorism' and called for a 'collective response' from the region, warning that the entire Gulf region is at risk.
He accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of undermining peace efforts in Gaza and said Israel's actions have 'killed any hope' for hostages still believed to be alive.
Sheikh Mohammed added that regional partners are consulting on legal avenues to hold Netanyahu accountable for violating international law.
The Qatari government also condemned Israel's threats of future attacks and highlighted its ongoing mediation efforts, which include hosting Hamas officials at the request of the United States and Israel.
The attack in Doha is part of a broader escalation by Israel, which has struck six countries in the past 72 hours and continued its bombardment of Gaza, where more than 64,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 2023.
The Israeli government's rationale for this broad campaign is to dismantle Hamas's military and political infrastructure wherever it exists.
Since the October 7, 2023, attack, which Israel states was orchestrated by Hamas leadership, Israeli officials have repeatedly declared that there is "no difference between a terrorist with a Kalashnikov and a terrorist in a three-piece suit" and have vowed to pursue Hamas leaders in "every corner of the world."
This aggressive strategy is not limited to Hamas alone. Israel has also conducted strikes in other countries, such as Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen, against groups it considers to be proxies of Iran, including Hezbollah and the Houthis.
Wycliffe Nyamasege
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