"Our summit must produce practical decisions to confront this danger, stop the Gaza war, and prevent the displacement of the Palestinian people.”
Arab and Muslim leaders convened an emergency summit in Doha on Monday to address heightened regional tensions following an unprecedented Israeli attack targeting Hamas officials on Qatari territory. The summit, hosted by the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, brought together leaders from across the Arab and Islamic world, who voiced strong condemnation of the strike and called for a coordinated political and economic response to Israel.
The attack, which targeted a Hamas delegation engaged in peace negotiations with U.S. and Egyptian mediation, was widely perceived by Gulf states as a “serious violation of Qatar’s sovereignty” and a dangerous risk of regional escalation. In response, the summit’s final 25-point statement expressed “absolute support” for Qatar’s security, stability, and sovereignty and condemned Israel for undermining peace efforts in Gaza.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi highlighted the gravity of the situation, stating that Israel “seeks to turn the region into an open target” and that the aggression on Qatar sets a “dangerous precedent” under international law. He emphasized the need for Arab and Islamic countries to coordinate responses to security, political, and economic threats, warning that the current situation undermines existing peace agreements and regional stability.
Jordan’s King Abdullah II echoed this sentiment, declaring, “Qatar’s security is our security, and its stability is our stability. Our summit must produce practical decisions to confront this danger, stop the Gaza war, and prevent the displacement of the Palestinian people.” (Read More)