Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha Following Israeli Attack on Hamas
Leaders from across the Arab and Islamic world convened in Doha on Monday for an emergency summit in response to an Israeli strike targeting members of the Resistance Movement Hamas in the Qatari capital. The meeting denounced the attack as a serious breach of international law, warning of rising regional tensions and stressing the need for a unified strategy to avert further destabilization, reports 24brussels.
Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s actions, characterizing them as an attempt to establish a Zionist hegemony in the Middle East, highlighting Netanyahu’s refusal to support the establishment of a Palestinian state. Sheikh Tamim affirmed Qatar’s commitment to undertake all necessary lawful measures to defend regional security.
Participants at the summit discussed the broader implications of the Israeli attack for Arab and Islamic security. Officials underscored that assaults on civilians and negotiators represent a significant moral and legal failure, cautioning that the lack of action could embolden further aggression. Several leaders identified the strike as a critical escalation in a troubling trend of Israeli actions that threaten stability in Gaza, the West Bank, and beyond.
Speakers called for tangible measures to protect mediation efforts and halt violence, advocating for coordinated political, economic, and diplomatic pressure on Israel. They emphasized the urgent necessity to uphold Palestinian rights, maintain adherence to international law, and ensure that peace initiatives are not undermined by unilateral military operations. The summit reiterated that the security of one Arab or Islamic nation is interconnected with the security of the region overall, reaffirming solidarity with Qatar and demanding a strong deterrent response to further Israeli actions.
The meeting concluded with a reminder that the strike specifically targeted a senior Hamas negotiating team, which reportedly survived the assassination attempt. Leaders consistently emphasized that collective action is vital to safeguard mediation efforts, protect civilians, and sustain regional stability.
