Scores of leaders and senior officials from Arab and Islamic countries gathered in Doha on Monday for the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit, where they unanimously expressed their solidarity with Qatar and strongly condemned Israel’s aggression. The leaders called for joint action to confront the escalating violations and safeguard regional stability.
On the sidelines of the summit, the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) convened an extraordinary session under the chairmanship of the Amir, H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. The Council reviewed the repercussions of the Israeli assault on Qatar, describing it as a blatant violation of its sovereignty and a direct attack on the collective efforts of the international community to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and facilitate the release of hostages and detainees.
The Council denounced the aggression in the strongest terms, labelling it a grave breach of international law and the UN Charter. It stressed that this act of hostility represents a dangerous escalation, undermining peace efforts and destabilising the region.
Reaffirming the indivisibility of Gulf security, the Supreme Council declared that any attack on one GCC member state is tantamount to an attack on all. Member states emphasised their readiness to mobilise all available resources to support Qatar and defend its sovereignty, stability, and security against threats. In this regard, the leaders instructed the GCC Joint Defence Council to hold an urgent meeting in Doha to assess the region’s defence posture and directed the Unified Military Command to implement the necessary measures to activate joint defence mechanisms and deterrence capabilities.
The Council further affirmed that the assault on Qatar poses a direct threat not only to Gulf security but also to regional peace and stability. It warned that Israel’s continued aggression risks derailing existing agreements and understandings, with far-reaching consequences for the entire region.
The Supreme Council also issued a strong warning that Israel’s persistence in criminal practices and its disregard for international law could have serious repercussions for global peace and security. It urged the UN Security Council, influential powers, and the wider international community to shoulder their responsibilities by taking decisive measures to halt these violations and impose effective international measures.
The Council called on the international community to denounce the brutal assault on Qatar as well as the genocide unfolding in Gaza, where civilians face starvation and forced displacement. It underscored the urgent need for collective international action to stop these crimes and restore respect for international law.
