Qatar has requested the IAEA to oversee Israeli nuclear facilities and urged Israel to sign the NPT. Qatar emphasizes international obligations regarding nuclear safety and humanitarian rights in occupied territories, while advocating for decisive action to address Israel’s policies and promote Palestinian self-determination.
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally requested that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) oversee the inspection and regulation of all Israeli nuclear facilities. Jassim Yacoub al-Hammadi, Qatar’s Ambassador to the United Nations in Vienna, made this appeal during a session of the UN atomic agency. He urged the Israeli government to sign the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), emphasizing the international community’s responsibility to uphold existing resolutions concerning Israel’s nuclear capabilities.
Ambassador Hammadi highlighted the importance of intensifying international efforts to ensure Israel signs the NPT as a non-nuclear entity. He pointed out that all other Middle Eastern nations are parties to the NPT and have established safeguards with the IAEA. Israel is reported to have between 200 to 400 nuclear warheads, positioning it as the only nation in West Asia with non-conventional arms. However, Israel has consistently rejected inspections of its nuclear facilities and the signing of the NPT.
In addition to these concerns, Hammadi spoke about Israel’s ongoing aggressive policies, which include calls for the forced displacement of Palestinians and military actions affecting cities and refugee camps in the West Bank. He mentioned Qatar’s recent memorandum submitted to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), requesting an advisory opinion regarding Israel’s obligations under a UN General Assembly resolution.
This memorandum also asserts Israel’s duty to enable the operations of humanitarian organizations, such as UNRWA, in the occupied territories while protecting the property and personnel of UN agencies. Hammadi concluded by stressing the need for decisive action from the international community to compel Israel to follow international resolutions and uphold the Palestinian right to self-determination, providing a pathway to restore stability in the region.
In summary, Qatar is advocating for stringent oversight of Israeli nuclear facilities by the IAEA, urging Israeli compliance with international nuclear regulations and humanitarian obligations. Highlighting the risks posed by Israel’s military and nuclear policies, particularly towards Palestinians, Qatar pushes for international action to promote peace and stability in West Asia. This appeal underscores the urgency for collective responsibility within the global community to address these pressing issues.
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