Arab and Islamic leaders issued a historic call to suspend Israel's United Nations membership during an emergency summit in Doha on Monday, condemning what they described as "state terrorism" and violations of international law amid escalating regional tensions.
The gathering of 57 nations, chaired by Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, strongly denounced Israel's recent strike on a Doha residential area as a "flagrant act of aggression." Leaders warned such actions undermine Qatar's role as a neutral mediator in Gaza ceasefire negotiations and threaten global security frameworks.
"This summit sends a clear message against attempts to destabilize our region through military adventurism," stated Sheikh Tamim in his closing remarks, emphasizing collective support for Qatar's sovereignty. The final communique accused Israel of "crimes of genocide" and systematic settlement expansion while endorsing urgent sanctions and arms embargoes against the country.
Key resolutions included:
Coordinated efforts through the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to suspend Israel's UN privileges
Support for Palestinian statehood based on 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as capital
Endorsement of an upcoming New York conference on implementing the two-state solution
The summit's outcomes signal strengthened regional alignment as leaders prepare for intensified diplomatic campaigns at international forums. Analysts note the unprecedented unity among participating states could reshape Middle Eastern geopolitics and pressure Western allies to reconsider their Israel policies.
