Arab-Islamic Summit in Qatar Responds to Israeli Strikes Amid Growing Tensions

Thu Oct 23 2025 02:04:36 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

Qatar convenes an emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic nations condemning Israel's recent air strike in Doha, as tensions escalate in the region.

In light of an Israeli air strike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha, an emergency summit of Arab and Islamic countries has been called in Qatar. The meeting aims to address escalating tensions following accusations of genocide and ethnic cleansing against Israel. While Qatar's Prime Minister calls for international accountability, practical resolutions remain uncertain as military responses are deemed unlikely. The conflict has drawn global attention, with implications for peace and stability in the Middle East.

An emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic states is taking place in Qatar in response to Israel's air strike on Hamas leaders in Doha last week.

A draft resolution seen by the Reuters news agency condemns what it calls Israel's hostile acts including genocide, ethnic cleansing, [and] starvation, threatening the prospects of peace and coexistence. Israel has strongly denied such allegations.

It is not clear what practical decisions could be taken, as analysts say any kind of military response is out of the question.

Earlier, Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani urged the international community to stop applying double standards and to punish Israel.

On Sunday, US President Donald Trump emphasized the importance of caution in military engagements, particularly after the recent events in Qatar.

The Israeli strike, which resulted in the death of several Hamas leaders and a Qatari security officer, has stirred global condemnation, including from the UN Security Council.

The situation highlights Qatar's ongoing role as a mediator in the conflict between Hamas and Israel, raising questions about the future of diplomatic efforts in the region.