Doha: Qatari newspapers in their Monday editorials focused on critical topics on both local and Arab fronts. The primary subject was Doha's upcoming hosting of the World Sustainable Development Summit from November 4-6. The newspapers emphasized Qatar's dedication to thorough preparations for the summit, emphasizing its significance as a platform for encouraging global dialogue on social development matters and enhancing the involvement of various stakeholders, including civil society and the private sector.
According to Qatar News Agency, the newspapers also addressed the ongoing genocide against Palestinians by the Israeli entity. The reports condemned the systematic destruction of cities and residential areas, along with deliberate mass killings, highlighting the international community's failure to halt the ongoing crimes by Israel. Al-Raya newspaper specifically noted Qatar's efforts in establishing peace, security, and sustainable social development, and its role as a host for the summit, which aims to promote the achievement of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals by 2023.
Al-Raya further emphasized Qatar's long-standing strategic partnership with the United Nations and international organizations, which has positioned it as a leader in promoting international stability. On the Arab front, Al-Sharq newspaper reiterated the ongoing genocide against Palestinians by the Israeli entity, using tactics such as starvation and collective punishment to devastate the Gaza Strip.
The newspaper urged the international community to pressure Israel to cease its actions and called for the opening of safe corridors for essential supplies to reach Gaza. Al-Sharq highlighted Qatar's ongoing diplomatic efforts to mediate a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, condemning the targeting of civilians and the use of starvation as a weapon. Achieving a sustainable ceasefire and enabling the delivery of humanitarian aid remains Qatar's primary diplomatic goal to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.