The emergency Arab-Islamic summit took place in Doha on Monday to discuss a response to last week’s unprecedented ‘'Israeli'’ attack on Hamas officials within Qatar.

 

The meeting comes amid broad international condemnation of the strike on the Gulf country, which has historically served as a mediator and remained outside direct regional conflicts.

 

The summit places Qatar, which has played a prominent role in mediating between ‘Israel’ and Hamas, at a critical political crossroads regarding the future of its role in the Palestinian issue. The country has hosted indirect negotiations that have failed to reach a permanent solution, with the exception of two temporary truces.

 

Qatari Emir Opens Summit, Condemns Strike

The Emir of Qatar on Monday officially opened the emergency Arab-Islamic summit in Doha, convened in response to the recent “'Israeli'” attack on the Qatari capital, which targeted a residence housing families of Hamas leaders and members of its negotiating delegation.

 

In his opening address, the Emir denounced the strike as a “treacherous and cowardly act”, saying that the attack struck not only his country’s sovereignty but also the principles of mediation and diplomacy. “Doha was subjected to a treacherous assault that targeted a residence where Hamas leaders and their negotiating team were staying,” the Emir said, stressing that Qatar has served as a mediator for two years in efforts to halt the ongoing war in Gaza.

 

He accused “Israel” of waging a war that has escalated into “genocide” against the Palestinian people. “When the treacherous strike occurred, Hamas leaders were studying a US proposal that had been conveyed to them through Qatar and Egypt,” he revealed, questioning: “If ‘Israel’ intends to assassinate the political leadership of Hamas, then why does it negotiate with them?”

 

The Emir went on to condemn the attack on Doha as “reckless, blatant, and cowardly,” asserting that it undermines regional stability and exposes the contradictions in “Israel’s” approach to both diplomacy and warfare. The summit is expected to issue a unified position on the assault against Qatar and the ongoing war in Gaza, with calls for stronger collective measures to confront “'Israeli'” aggression.

 

Arab League Condemns Attack

Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League, strongly condemned ‘Israel’s’ recent attack on Qatari territory, describing it as an unprecedented violation of sovereignty and a breach of basic humanitarian principles. Speaking about the incident targeting mediators and negotiators, Aboul Gheit labeled the strike as “cowardly and despicable,” emphasizing that it crosses all moral and legal boundaries.

 

“Our message to the world is clear: enough silence on the rogue government of Israel,” he said, calling for international accountability and a stronger response to ‘'Israeli'’ aggression. Aboul Gheit warned that the crimes committed by ‘Israel’ against mediators and civilian populations will not be forgotten, asserting that these actions undermine peace efforts in the region and violate international norms.

 

Jordan’s King: Response Must Be Clear, Firm, and Deterrent

King Abdullah II of Jordan delivered Jordan’s statement at the emergency summit, expressing full support for Qatar and assuring Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani that Jordan stands with the Qatari people and government in protecting their security, stability, and sovereignty. “Qatar’s security is our security, and its stability is our stability,” he said.

 

The King condemned the ‘'Israeli'’ strike on Doha, noting it comes two years after the start of ‘Israel’s’ brutal war on Gaza, a period during which Israel has repeatedly violated international law and human values. He warned that Israel’s ongoing illegal actions in the West Bank undermine the two-state solution and diminish prospects for a just and lasting peace.

 

King Abdullah pointed out that ‘Israel’ continues to threaten the security of Lebanon and Syria and has now extended its aggression to Qatar’s sovereignty and safety. He criticized the ‘'Israeli'’ government for overstepping international norms, emphasizing that it continues to act above the law because the international community has allowed it to do so. He called on the Arab and Islamic world to reassess all mechanisms of collective action to confront the dangers posed by ‘Israel’s’ extremist policies and urged the summit to issue practical decisions that provide a clear, decisive, and deterrent response.

 

“The attack on Qatar proves that the 'Israeli' threat knows no boundaries. Our response must be clear, firm, and deterrent,” King Abdullah concluded.

 

Egyptian President Warns of Escalation

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said the summit convened amid “grave challenges,” warning that ‘Israel’ seeks to turn the Middle East into an “open arena for aggression.” He condemned the “heinous attack” on Qatari territory as a serious violation of international law and a dangerous precedent, cautioning that Israel’s reckless conduct risks expanding the scope of conflict and undermining stability across the region.

 

Turkish President Calls for Joint Response

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan condemned Israel’s aggression against Qatar, calling it an attack on a state that has acted as a mediator in pursuit of peace. He expressed hope that the summit’s decisions would be translated into a written declaration addressed to the international community and warned that Israel’s escalating aggression now poses a “direct threat” to the region.

 

Palestinian President Rejects Violation of Sovereignty

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas stated that Palestine “will never accept any violation” of the sovereignty of Qatar or any other Arab state. He strongly condemned Israel’s attack on Qatar and called on the international community to hold Israel accountable. Abbas urged for a decisive Arab and Islamic stance, along with intervention from the United States, to stop what he described as the “rogue 'Israeli' government,” and expressed gratitude to both Qatar and Egypt for their ongoing efforts.