An emergency Arab-Islamic summit was held in Doha following an Israeli attack on Qatari territory that killed prominent Hamas leaders. The summit issued unprecedented decisions including reviewing relations with Israel and expressing full solidarity with Qatar, calling for international accountability of Israel and a halt to the Gaza war.

The Turkish Red Crescent delivered food and medical aid to the "Global Steadfastness Flotilla" heading to Gaza, aiming to break the Israeli blockade that has besieged the Gaza Strip for years.

The UK government has imposed sanctions on 9 individuals and 62 Iranian entities linked to Iran's nuclear program, including asset freezes and travel bans. This follows similar actions by the UN and EU amid accusations of Iran violating the 2015 nuclear deal.

The Secretariats of Bahrain's Council of Representatives and Shura Council held a coordination meeting to prepare for the 19th regular meeting of the Gulf legislative councils scheduled for November 2025, with royal support from King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

An explosion at a site being prepared for "Yom Kippur" injured an Israeli army officer in Syria. The Israeli army is investigating the cause, which may be an old Syrian landmine. Meanwhile, efforts to sign a security agreement between Syria and Israel continue but face obstacles over a humanitarian corridor to Suwayda province.

Egypt's Foreign Minister emphasized the vital role of the Multinational Force in Sinai, established under the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty. Israeli accusations against Egypt of building military infrastructure and exceeding troop limits have been denied by Egypt, which described them as incitement.

Palestine's Permanent Representative to the UN, Riyad Mansour, emphasized Palestine's urgent need for peace amid Israeli atrocities, highlighting the world's historic rally to end the war on Palestinians and establish an independent Palestinian state.

Finland's Foreign Minister criticized Iranian TV for blurring her legs during a meeting broadcast with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, calling it sad and reflective of women's status in Iran. Iranian TV has repeatedly censored women, including hiding feet of foreign ministers and blocking live coverage of Iranian athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

The UN-backed two-state solution plan outlines the Palestinian Authority's role, including establishing an interim administrative committee in Gaza, deploying a temporary international mission, supporting reforms, and holding democratic elections under international supervision within a year.

About 75% of UN member states recognize the State of Palestine, which holds permanent observer status at the UN. After recognition by the UK and France, Palestine gained support from four permanent Security Council members, while the United States remains the only permanent member that has not recognized it.