Arab-Islamic Summit Condemns Israeli Strike in Final Statement, Calls for Unity
Emergency summit denounces Israel’s reckless assault, accuses Netanyahu of fueling genocide and regional chaos, rejects displacement of Palestinians,and calls for stronger unified measures
Qatar, PUREWILAYAH.COM - Leaders from across the Arab and Islamic world gathered in Doha on Monday for an extraordinary summit following what they described as “a reckless Israeli attack” targeting a senior Hamas delegation in the Qatari capital.
The meeting came against the backdrop of Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza and growing fears of regional escalation.
Speakers at the summit strongly condemned the strike on Doha, warning that such aggression poses a direct threat not only to Qatar but to all Arab and Islamic states.
They accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of attempting to destabilize the region and expand Tel Aviv’s sphere of influence through systematic violations of international law.
Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, stressed that Netanyahu had openly declared that “a Palestinian state will never be established,” describing Israel’s strategy as one of domination and subjugation. Sheikh Tamim vowed that Qatar “will take all necessary, practical and firm steps permitted under international law.”
Arab League
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit said the assault on Doha “exceeded every limit.” He described the attack on civilians and negotiators as “vile and cowardly” and said that boasting about it reflected “an abyss of moral collapse.”
He warned that global silence over Israel’s crimes in Gaza had emboldened the occupation to commit even greater atrocities.
Iraq
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani called the strike “an escalation sending a negative signal for peaceful solutions.”
He emphasized that what is unfolding in Gaza and the West Bank is not only a violation of international law but “an unprecedented human ordeal.”
He urged Arab leaders to agree on a “comprehensive roadmap to halt fire in Gaza” and reiterated Iraq’s condemnation of Israeli aggressions targeting nations and peoples.
Jordan
Jordan’s King Abdullah II extended condolences to Qatar’s leadership and people. He stressed that the summit “must deliver a solution to lift the region from the Israeli threat, end the war on Gaza, and safeguard al-Quds.”
Egypt
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said the assault “poses a threat to Arab and Islamic national security” and warned that the Israeli occupation “has crossed every red line.”
He rejected “any proposal that would displace Palestinians from their land” and insisted that the just solution is “to end the occupation and establish a Palestinian state on the 1967 borders with East al-Quds as its capital.”
El-Sisi also called for “an Arab mechanism to confront surrounding challenges” and affirmed “no acceptance of violations against Arab states’ sovereignty.”
Turkey
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned Israel for “pushing the region into chaos while pursuing genocide against the Palestinian people.”
He stressed that “the Islamic Ummah is capable of foiling Israel’s expansionist ambitions,” warning that Tel Aviv “will not stop unless faced with a firm response.” Erdogan called for sanctions and boycotts against Israel, saying they had “proven their effectiveness,” and vowed to continue the struggle until an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital is established.
Palestine
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas declared that “any assault on an Arab or Islamic state is an attack on our shared security.”
He insisted on “practical measures to prevent Israeli aggression” and said Israel’s extremist government “cannot be a partner for security in the region.”
Tajikistan
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon said the Israeli government “is obstructing all efforts for peace in the region.”
Iran
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described the strike on Doha as “a blatant act of aggression” and recalled that Gaza has already lost more than 64,000 lives through bombing and starvation.
He warned that “there is no Arab or Islamic country outside Israel’s targeting” and urged unity against “this arrogant entity.”
Djibouti
Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh said the strike was “an attack on every Arab and Muslim, a flagrant challenge to international law.”
He expressed solidarity with Doha and pressed for “real action beyond statements of condemnation, toward decisive deterrence.”
Lebanon
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said the strike aimed to “assassinate mediation and negotiations.” He emphasized that “after the attack on Doha, the picture is clear and the response must be equally clear.”
Apologizing for repeated condemnations that frustrate Arab and Islamic peoples, Aoun said Lebanon remained “ready for peace if Israel truly wants it, on the basis of the Arab Peace Initiative.”
Closing Statement
The summit concluded by noting that the Israeli raid on Doha targeted a senior Hamas negotiating delegation. Hamas confirmed the occupation had “failed in its attempt to assassinate the delegation” and called for collective measures to protect mediation efforts and regional stability.
Arab and Islamic foreign ministers, meeting a day earlier, had already declared that Qatar’s security is “an integral part of Arab and Islamic national security.”
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari said the summit reflected “broad solidarity with Doha and a firm rejection of state terrorism practiced by the Israeli regime.” (PW)