Doha, Qatar: The International Media Office of the State of Qatar issued a statement on Wednesday saying that "recent attempts to implicate Qatar in improper discussions with officials of the International Criminal Court – purportedly regarding potential arrest warrants for Israeli officials – are categorically false."
"These claims have been put forward by Israeli officials who have repeatedly spread false information about Qatar through selective leaks to serve their own interests. Their accusations have been consistently discredited and shown to be untrue," the IMO statement noted.
"It has become clear that these individuals are attempting to evade – at any cost – both domestic and international legal accountability for past and ongoing violations of international law. They wrongfully invoke Qatar’s name to divert attention from their own conduct and distort the facts in an effort to avoid legal scrutiny," it added.
"Qatar is not their only target. These officials have long been known to carry out covert campaigns that include the distribution of doctored documents, audio, and video clips to pursue their ulterior motives," it continued.
"The State of Qatar remains vigilant against these attacks and will continue to defend its name while pursuing peace and stability in the region."
