Arab and Islamic leaders hold major summit after Israel’s bombing of Doha

WorldPolitics
16 Sep 2025 • 1:22 AM MYT
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  • An emergency summit of 50 Arab and Islamic leaders convened in Qatar following an Israeli air raid on Doha last week, which targeted Hamas leaders.
  • The Israeli strike, conducted without prior knowledge of the US or Qatar, was condemned by Qatar's ruling emir as "cowardly and treacherous," accusing Israel of hindering negotiations.
  • Qatar, a key mediator and host of Washington's largest Middle East base, is seeking legal recourse and the suspension of Israel's membership in the United Nations.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted at further airstrikes, asserting that terrorists have no immunity wherever they are, despite US and Qatari assurances.
  • The unprecedented show of unity among Arab and Islamic nations aimed to coordinate a collective response to Israel's actions and send a strong warning to Netanyahu.

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