Doha: The State of Qatar has issued a strong condemnation of the Israeli occupation authorities’ decision to seize full control of the Gaza Strip. Qatar described the move as a grave and alarming escalation, warning that it risks further deepening the already dire humanitarian crisis in the territory due to the ongoing war. The decision, Qatar emphasized, will likely compound the catastrophic consequences of the conflict and severely undermine efforts to achieve a permanent ceasefire.
According to Qatar News Agency, Umm Salal SC announced the signing of Palestinian striker Mahmoud Wadi on Friday. The club aims to strengthen its first team for the upcoming 2025-2026 football season with this acquisition.
In sports, the Qatari basketball team faced a defeat on Friday against South Korea. The team lost 83-97 in the second round of Group A of the FIBA Asia Cup, which is currently being held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.