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During the emergency Arab-Islamic leaders’ summit in Doha on September 15, 2025, attendees gathered to address the Israeli assault on Hamas within Qatari territory. The leaders participated in a group photo after discussing the situation.
The summit’s final statement strongly condemned the Israeli strike on Doha, labeling it an illegal act. The leaders accused Israel of committing genocide and war crimes, emphasizing the need for immediate international action to halt such violations. They called for comprehensive sanctions on Israel, including an arms embargo, reevaluation of diplomatic and economic relationships, and legal proceedings against responsible officials.
The assembly responded to Israel’s September 9 attack targeting residential areas in Doha—housing for mediators, schools, nurseries, and diplomatic missions—resulting in civilian deaths, including a Qatari national, and injuries among residents. Leaders condemned the attack as “cowardly and unlawful,” viewing it as an aggressive escalation that reflects extremism within the Israeli government. They reaffirmed their unwavering support for Qatar, asserting that an attack on one Arab or Islamic nation is an attack on all, and pledged to stand with Qatar to defend its sovereignty and stability.
The leaders argued that Israel’s actions undermine peace efforts and diplomacy, with the country bearing full responsibility for genocidal policies, ethnic cleansing, and sieges against Palestinians—acts they classified as war crimes under international law. They condemned Israel’s expansion of settlements, forced displacements, and attempts at annexation, calling these crimes against humanity.
They urged the international community to act swiftly to bring an end to these practices, warning that silence and inaction have enabled Israel to continue its aggressive policies with impunity. The summit reaffirmed support for a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and rejected any efforts to undermine this goal. They endorsed Jordan’s guardianship of Al-Aqsa Mosque, emphasizing its role as a Muslim holy site.
The leaders also called for the enforcement of International Criminal Court arrest warrants against Israeli officials, and for adherence to rulings by the International Court of Justice on preventing genocide in Gaza. They welcomed the UN General Assembly’s “New York Declaration” supporting Palestinian independence and highlighted upcoming discussions on a two-state solution, led by Saudi Arabia and France.
Furthermore, they acknowledged the efforts of Arab and Islamic nations—particularly Algeria, Somalia, and Pakistan—in defending Palestine at the UN, especially in framing the emergency session following Israel’s attack on Qatar.
Finally, the summit emphasized that Israel’s attack on Qatar is not an isolated incident but part of a broader strategy threatening regional sovereignty, undermining international law, and destabilizing the Middle East.
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