Qatar Hosts Arab-Islamic Summit Following Israeli Airstrike

Fri Oct 17 2025 00:50:07 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

An emergency summit convened in Qatar in response to Israel's recent airstrike targeting Hamas leaders, prompting widespread condemnation and calls for accountability from the international community.

An emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic countries is currently underway in Qatar after an Israeli airstrike in Doha targeting Hamas leaders. The summit aims to address issues of peace and security while condemning Israel's actions described as 'genocidal'. Qatari officials have urged for fairness in the application of international norms and justice against what they see as hostile acts from Israel.

An emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic states is taking place in Qatar in response to Israel's recent airstrike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha.

A draft resolution seen by Reuters criticizes what it terms Israel's 'hostile acts including genocide, ethnic cleansing, [and] starvation', arguing that these actions threaten the potential for peace and coexistence. Israel has strongly refuted these claims.

Analysts indicate that any military response appears highly unlikely, leaving the summit to focus on diplomacy. Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani has called on the international community to cease 'double standards' regarding Israel's actions.

Earlier, US President Donald Trump acknowledged Qatar's significance as an ally while emphasizing the need for caution in military engagements. His remarks coincided with visits from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is meeting with Israeli leadership to discuss the Gaza situation.

The UN Security Council has also condemned the airstrike, reiterating the importance of de-escalation while expressing solidarity with Qatar. Meanwhile, Israeli President Isaac Herzog defended the airstrike, stating it was crucial for negotiation efforts.

Qatar, which has long acted as a mediator in the conflict, has hosted the Hamas political office since 2012 and plays a vital role in ongoing negotiations.