Arab-Islamic Summit Condemns Israeli Attack on Hamas Leaders in Qatar

The recent Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, has sparked widespread condemnation and heightened tensions in the Arab-Muslim world. Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani denounced the attack as a grave violation of Qatar's sovereignty, labeling it as reckless state terrorism and part of Israel's broader aggressive expansionist agenda. The Arab-Islamic summit held in Doha gathered leaders from across the Muslim world who condemned Israel's actions in Gaza and beyond, emphasizing the need for unified regional efforts to hold Israel accountable. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the strike as a legitimate act of self-defense against terrorism, dismissing international criticism as hypocritical and pointing to U.S. counterterrorism operations as a parallel. The U.S. response, including remarks by President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, reflected a cautious stance, recognizing Qatar as a key ally while avoiding condemnation of Israel's actions. Palestinian officials characterized the attack as indicative of Israel's impunity and expansionist ideology, underscoring escalating regional violence and the challenges of mediation efforts led by Qatar and others.