Arab-Islamic Summit Condemns Israeli Strike on Qatar, Warns Regional Destabilization

Arab and Muslim leaders convened an emergency summit in Doha to condemn Israel's recent airstrike targeting Hamas officials on Qatari soil, describing the attack as a blatant violation of international law and a threat to regional peace. The summit's final statements expressed unified solidarity with Qatar, warning that Israel's actions undermine peace efforts and risk destabilizing the entire Middle East, while rejecting any justification for the strike. Despite strong rhetoric and calls from leaders like Malaysia's Prime Minister and Turkey's President for punitive measures and economic pressure on Israel, the summit concluded with limited concrete action, emphasizing legal and diplomatic responses. The meeting highlighted Qatar's vital mediation role alongside Egypt and the U.S. in ceasefire efforts, with concerns raised about Israel's intention to reshape the region and the implications for ongoing peace agreements such as the Abraham Accords. The summit urged the international community, particularly the U.N. Security Council, to hold Israel accountable and take responsibility for ending the occupation, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to the region underscored ongoing U.S. support for Israel amid the tensions. Overall, the summit revealed deep regional divisions and the challenge of balancing diplomatic condemnation with geopolitical and economic interests.