Qatari Minister Denounces Israel as ‘Monster’ in Gaza, Lebanon Conflict

Alkhater sharply criticized Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza and Lebanon.

“A monster has been unleashed in our region. A monster that uses prohibited weapons and methods that target civilians indiscriminately,” she stated on X, referencing Israeli criminal acts.

She further accused Israel of ignoring international law, saying, “The monster … didn’t adhere to a single decision by the Security Council” and continues to violate international law daily.

Alkhater added that Israel receives not only international support but also military aid.

“And yet, it continues to receive not only the blessings of some international actors, but also their weapons and taxpayers' money," she wrote.

She emphasized the need for collective action, declaring, "The Israeli Occupation EXCEPTIONALISM above international law MUST STOP."

“Unless we stand united to stop it, this military and political bullying will destroy the entire region,” Alkhater warned.

Liz Throssell, spokesperson for the UN rights office, echoed concerns over the situation, particularly regarding a potential Israeli ground invasion of Lebanon.

“With armed violence between Israel and Hezbollah boiling over, the consequences for civilians have already been terrible,” she told reporters in Geneva.

“We fear a large-scale ground invasion by Israel into Lebanon would only result in greater suffering,” Throssell said, adding that Israel’s intensified airstrikes have already claimed over 1,000 lives in Lebanon in the past two weeks.

Meanwhile, the Israeli military reported it had launched a "limited" ground operation targeting Hezbollah infrastructure along the Lebanese border.

Details of the incursion were sparse, with no precise location disclosed along the 120 km (75 miles) border.

Hezbollah denied any significant Israeli advance into Lebanese territory, asserting there was no direct confrontation, and that their forces are prepared for any incursions.

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, which monitors the region, reported no recorded incursions by the Israeli army.

However, sources told Al Jazeera that sporadic incursions had occurred, but Israeli troops withdrew shortly afterward.