Doha: The Shura Council on Monday strongly condemned the Israeli Knesset’s approval of two draft bills seeking to impose illegal sovereignty over the occupied West Bank and a settlement east of Jerusalem, describing the move as a dangerous escalation that threatens international legitimacy and peace efforts. This came during the Council’s second session of the first ordinary meeting of the second legislative term – marking the 54th annual session.
According to Qatar News Agency, the sitting, held at the Tamim bin Hamad Hall under the chairmanship of HE Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, urged the Inter-Parliamentary Union and global parliaments to adopt a unified stance against Israel’s violations. It also called for action to halt settlement expansion and reaffirmed support for the Palestinian people’s right to establish an independent state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
HE Secretary-General Nayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud presented the agenda, and the minutes of the previous session were approved. The Council also formed six key committees in accordance with Article (94) of Qatar’s Constitution and Articles (52) and (72) of the internal regulations.
The Legal and Legislative Affairs Committee is chaired by HE Khalid bin Ghanem Al Ali and includes several notable members such as HE Dr. Sultan bin Hassan Al Dosari and HE Abdullah bin Ali Al Sulaiti, among others.
The Internal and External Affairs Committee is headed by HE Yousef bin Ali Al Khater, with members including HE Yousef bin Ahmad Al Medhadi and HE Mubarak bin Saeed Al Khayarin, among others.
The Economic and Financial Affairs Committee is chaired by HE Mohamed bin Yousef Almana and includes members such as HE Mohammed Bin Mahdi Al Ahbabi and HE Saad bin Ahmed Al Mesned.
The Health, General Services, and the Environment Committee is led by HE Abdullah bin Nasser bin Turki Al Subaie, with members including HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hamad Al Mohannadi and HE Ali bin Saeed Al Howl Al Marri.
The Education, Culture, Sports, and Information Committee is chaired by HE Khalid bin Ahmed Al Obaidan, with members like HE Abdulrahman bin Youssef Al Khulaifi and HE Saad bin Ahmed Al Mahmoud.
The Social Affairs, Labour, and Housing Committee is headed by HE Dr. Sultan bin Hassan Al Dosari, with members including HE Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Mansoori and HE Ahmed bin Hamad Al Mohannadi.
The session marked a key step in launching the Council’s legislative agenda for the new term, setting the foundation for its work on national policy, governance, and development priorities.