Qatar condemned the Israeli shelling of Gaza Strip which left a number of Palestinians martyred and injured. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry described the bombing as a continuation of the Israeli crimes against the Palestinian people and a desperate attempt to obstruct their efforts for claiming their legitimate rights. The statement reiterated Qatar's full support for the Palestinian people's self-determination and restoration of all legitimate rights, foremost of which is the establishment of an independent and sovereign state with Jerusalem as its capital. (QNA)