Qatar condemns Colombia's opening of embassy in al-Quds

Qatar's Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Wednesday condemning Colombia's opening of its embassy to occupied Palestine in al-Quds, describing the move as a violation of international law and relevant United Nations resolutions.

In the statement, published on the social media platform X, the ministry reaffirmed Qatar's "rejection of any measures aimed at altering the legal and historical status of the city of Jerusalem." It also called on the international community to take action and "confront any attempts to impose a new reality in the occupied city."

The Qatari position reflects longstanding opposition to unilateral changes affecting the status of al-Quds, which is central to the Israeli-Palestinian dispute. The statement did not specify what measures Qatar might pursue in response to Colombia's decision.

Colombia's embassy opening in al-Quds marks a shift in its diplomatic posture on the city, whose final status remains a core issue in negotiations and is addressed in multiple UN resolutions. The Qatari Foreign Ministry framed the step as inconsistent with those resolutions and with international law.

According to Mehr News, the Qatari Foreign Ministry reiterated its rejection of any measures altering the legal and historical status of Jerusalem and urged the international community to confront attempts to impose a new reality in the occupied city.