Algeria has called for an urgent session of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) following Israel’s latest act of aggression, a strike targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar.

The move underscores mounting outrage across the Arab and Islamic world against what many describe as Zionist state terrorism and a reckless bid to destabilize the Middle East.

Diplomatic sources confirmed that Algeria formally petitioned the 15-member Security Council to convene on Wednesday, warning that Israel’s repeated assaults on Palestinian resistance leaders — even beyond occupied territories — represent a grave escalation with dangerous regional implications.

The strike on Doha, which killed several people including the son of Hamas negotiator Khalil al-Hayya, has been widely condemned as a flagrant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and international law. Observers note that it comes amid Israel’s relentless war on Gaza, its bombardment of Lebanon and Syria, and ongoing settler violence in the occupied West Bank.

By taking the matter to the UNSC, Algeria is positioning itself as a leading Arab voice against what it called “unprovoked Zionist aggression.”

“The international community cannot remain silent while Israel spreads terror across the region and sabotages all peace efforts,” Algerian officials stressed.

The call for a UN meeting highlights growing frustration with the Council’s inaction, as repeated vetoes by the United States have shielded Israel from accountability despite overwhelming global condemnation. Algeria, alongside other Arab and Muslim nations, has insisted that the world must recognize the genocidal blockade of Gaza and Israel’s aggression in neighboring countries as crimes against humanity.

The UNSC session is expected to bring renewed debate over Israel’s impunity and the protection of civilians across the region. For Palestinians, the Doha strike is yet another reminder that the Zionist regime will stop at nothing to crush resistance, even if it means violating the sovereignty of other states.

Meanwhile, Algeria’s move signals a deepening resolve among Arab states to challenge Israel at international platforms, reflecting a growing recognition that silence only emboldens further atrocities. (ILKHA)