Arab and Muslim leaders will gather in Doha on Monday for an emergency summit to denounce Israel's recent attack on Hamas officials in Qatar, which killed five Hamas members and a Qatari security officer. The meeting, announced by Qatar's Foreign Ministry, aims to solidify regional opposition to what spokesperson Majed al-Ansari called Israel's "cowardly aggression" and "state terrorism."
High-profile attendees include Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's participation pending confirmation. The summit follows Tuesday's unprecedented strikes in Doha, which drew condemnation from U.S.-aligned Gulf monarchies and raised concerns about diplomatic sovereignty.
Analysts view the gathering as a strategic response to Israel's actions. Andreas Krieg of King's College London noted the attack was perceived as "an unprecedented violation of sovereignty," adding that the summit seeks to establish "clear red lines" against normalization of such strikes. Qatar, a key mediator in Gaza alongside the U.S. and Egypt, hosts the region's largest American military base—a factor complicating regional dynamics.
The draft resolution to be discussed Sunday emphasizes collective security concerns and could signal tougher regional stances on Palestinian issues. Observers anticipate heightened scrutiny of Israel's military operations amid growing calls to challenge perceived impunity.
