UN Security Council Condemns Strike on Qatar But Omits Mention of Israel

US backing for statement reflects Trump's unhappiness with the attack on Doha

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UNITED NATIONS - The United Nations Security Council on Sept 11 condemned a recent strike on Qatar's capital Doha, but did not mention Israel in the statement agreed to by all 15 members, including Israel's ally the US.

Israel attempted to kill the political leaders of Hamas with the attack on Sept 8, escalating its military action in what the US described as a unilateral attack that does not advance American and Israeli interests.

"This strike sends a message that should echo across this chamber. There is no sanctuary for terrorists, not in Gaza, not in Tehran, not in Doha. There is no immunity for terrorists," Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon told a Security Council meeting on the attack.

"We will act against the leaders of terror wherever they are hiding."

The US traditionally shields its ally Israel at the UN.

The US backing for the Security Council statement, which could be approved only by consensus, reflects President Donald Trump's unhappiness with the attack ordered by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.