An emergency Arab-Islamic summit was held in the Qatari capital Doha following the Israeli attack targeting Qatari territory, which resulted in the killing of prominent Hamas leaders. The summit, which brought together leaders and representatives from dozens of Arab and Islamic countries, became a pivotal moment in the collective stance towards Israel and a clear message of solidarity with Qatar.

Unconventional Decisions

The final statement went beyond the usual denunciations by calling for a review of diplomatic and economic relations with Israel, marking a precedent that reflects the seriousness of the participating countries in considering stricter options. The leaders also affirmed absolute solidarity with Qatar in defending its sovereignty and its right to take appropriate measures, emphasizing the need to hold Israel accountable in international forums and support mediation efforts led by Qatar, Egypt, and several international parties to stop the war in Gaza and open humanitarian corridors.

Notable Positions

• Qatar described the strike as “cowardly” and considered that silence over the attacks now threatens the security of the entire region.
• Egypt, through President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, warned that Israel’s actions “undermine the chances of any new peace treaties and may even threaten existing ones.”
• Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Iran strongly condemned the events in Gaza, describing them as a “campaign of extermination.”
• Jordan also expressed a strong position during the summit, with King Abdullah II describing the attack on Doha as a blatant violation of international law threatening the stability of the entire region. He affirmed that “Qatar’s security is Jordan’s security,” calling for practical and implementable decisions beyond formal statements, and stressed the need to stop the war in Gaza, prevent Palestinian displacement, and protect Jerusalem and Islamic and Christian holy sites.

On the other hand, Israel announced it will continue targeting Hamas leaders “wherever they are,” confirming that the Doha operation was purely Israeli, which heightened the verbal and diplomatic confrontation.

Expected Repercussions

Analysts believe the summit will open the door to a new phase of political pressure on Israel. Some countries may resort to lowering diplomatic representation levels or suspending bilateral agreements, while the normalization process is likely to slow down or even reverse.

The summit also provided broader political cover for Qatar’s role as a mediator in Gaza and prisoner affairs. It is expected that Arab and Islamic countries will move to raise the issue to higher levels at the United Nations and international courts, based on the descriptions of “sovereignty violation” and “accountability.”

After Doha

The summit was not just an emergency reaction but a strategic step aimed at redefining the rules of engagement with Israel in light of recent attacks. The main question now is: Will the decisions be translated into tangible practical steps or remain within the limits of political messages?

Observers believe the coming days will be a true test of the seriousness of Arab and Islamic capitals in turning the final statement into concrete reality by translating Doha’s words into actions, at a time when the situation in Gaza and the region is becoming increasingly complex and tense, especially with the ongoing war in Gaza and the possibility of Israeli targeting expanding beyond its borders.