The Doha emergency Arab-Islamic summit brought together heads of Arab and Islamic nations, forging a unified response to what regional leaders have denounced as a dangerous violation of Qatari sovereignty and international law.
The Israeli airstrike, which struck Doha last week during mediation talks, killed at least six people, including the son of top Hamas negotiator Khalil Al-Hayya and a Qatari security officer. Hamas’ senior leadership survived. The attack, aimed at assassinating the Gaza ceasefire negotiation team, has upended mediation efforts, cast a shadow over regional diplomacy, and triggered international condemnation.
Qatar, which has long served as a key mediator between Hamas and Israel alongside Egypt in ceasefire and prisoner-swap negotiations, warned that the strike has not only jeopardized truce talks but also risks collapsing broader normalization efforts, including the Abraham Accords. The summit opened at the ministerial level on Sunday, followed by the heads of state convening on Monday.
The United Nations Security Council, while stopping short of directly naming Israel, underscored its solidarity with Qatar and reaffirmed support for its mediation role. Regional powers, including Egypt, have declared that Qatari security is inseparable from Arab national security. Against this backdrop, the Doha summit is poised to test whether Arab and Islamic nations can forge a collective course of action in the face of what Qatari officials have branded as “state terrorism” by Israel.
20:38 The summit concluded with a strong unified stance, as leaders condemned the Israeli attack on the Qatari capital and called for coordinated action to defend regional sovereignty and uphold international law.
20:00 A press conference is underway where leaders are set to unveil the final communiqué, condemning Israel’s recent attack on Qatar and calling for a unified Arab‑Islamic response.
19:45 Leaders of Arab and Islamic nations approved the final communiqué of the emergency summit, strongly condemning Israel’s September 9 airstrike on Qatar and warning that the attack represents a serious threat to regional peace and stability.
It called "upon all States to take all possible legal and effective measures to prevent Israel from continuing its actions against the Palestinian people, including by... reviewing diplomatic and economic relations with it, and initiating legal proceedings against it".
The statement described the Israeli action as a “cowardly act of aggression” and a flagrant violation of Qatari sovereignty, calling it an assault on a neutral venue for international mediation.
The communiqué expressed full and unwavering solidarity with the State of Qatar, and rejected Israel’s repeated threats of future attacks, stressing that the Israeli strike on Qatari soil aimed to undermine mediation efforts and disrupt attempts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.
The final communiqué also reaffirmed broad support for the Palestinian cause and condemned Israeli actions in the Gaza Strip, stating that Israel’s policies have resulted in an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe.
It firmly rejected any Israeli attempts to forcibly displace Palestinians or carry out ethnic cleansing, and condemned any plans to annex occupied Palestinian land.
Other key points included:
- A call for an immediate end to the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories.
- Firm support for the two-state solution as the foundation for a just and lasting peace.
- A demand for international accountability and an end to Israel’s impunity under international law.
- A strong rejection of all attempts to justify Israeli aggression under any pretext.
- Emphasis on the shared destiny and collective security of Arab and Islamic nations.
- Praise for Qatar’s diplomatic role, and support for the mediation efforts led by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States to halt the war on Gaza.
19:15 Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders have called for an urgent meeting of the bloc’s Joint Defence Council in response to the Israeli strike on Doha on 9 September 2025, Saudi Arabia’s Al Arabiya reported.
In a joint statement issued Monday, GCC member states condemned the blatant Israeli violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and expressed full solidarity with Qatar, supporting all measures it may take in response.
The statement directed the Joint Defence Council to convene an emergency meeting in Doha, preceded by a session of the GCC’s Military Committee, which will “assess the collective defense posture of member states and the nature of emerging threats.”
It added that the upcoming meeting will focus on taking the necessary steps to activate the Council’s joint defence mechanisms and enhance Gulf deterrence capabilities as part of a coordinated regional response.
19:00 Speeches by Arab and Islamic heads of state have concluded, with leaders expressing strong condemnation of Israeli actions in Gaza and Qatar, and calling for regional unity, international accountability, and urgent humanitarian support.
18:30 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for decisive international action against Israel. “We call for the suspension of Israel’s membership in the United Nations and stress the need to work towards a two-state solution,” he said.
Sharif backed the creation of an Arab-Islamic task force to coordinate effective measures against Israeli policies. He also condemned the ongoing violence in Gaza, saying: “The world has continued to witness the massacre of the residents of the Gaza Strip.”
Addressing the Israeli strike on Qatar, he expressed full support for Doha. “We declare our full solidarity with the State of Qatar. The attack against it reveals Israel’s hegemonic ambitions,” he stated, calling it a “blatant violation of its sovereignty.”
17:45 Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa said the Israeli attack on Doha is an unprecedented attack on diplomacy. “It is rare in history for negotiators to be killed, and it is unprecedented for mediators to be targeted,” he said.
He expressed Syria’s solidarity with Qatar, saying, “We stand with the State of Qatar against the brutal Israeli attack.”
Al-Sharaa also condemned Israel’s continued military actions. “The attacks on Gaza are ongoing, and Israel has been carrying out strikes on Syria for the past nine months,” he added.
Calling for Arab and Islamic unity, he warned against division: “No nation has ever united without growing stronger, and no nation has ever been divided without becoming weaker.”
17:30 Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasized that Lebanon’s presence was not just symbolic. “We are not here merely to express solidarity with a sister state. We are here, on behalf of Lebanon — all of Lebanon — to stand up for ourselves,” he said.
Aoun argued that the recent Israeli attack on Qatar targeted more than people — it aimed to undermine Qatar’s role as a mediator. “The real target of the recent aggression on Doha was not individuals — it was the very idea of mediation,” he said. “That’s why Qatar was chosen: because it is a driver of reconciliation and peace.”
Aoun urged action. “I will not repeat the phrases of condemnation and denunciation. Our history is full of them — so much so that they have become tiresome, even to our own people.”
He called for a unified Arab approach at the UN, centred on one question: “Does the Israeli government truly want a just and lasting peace in our region?”
“If the answer is yes,” he added, “we are ready — based on the Arab Peace Initiative. If not, at least we will know the truth and act accordingly.”
17:15 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas emphasized the need for Arab and Islamic unity in the face of escalating Israeli aggression, expressing unwavering solidarity with Qatar.
“We meet today in Doha to stand united with the sisterly State of Qatar — its leadership and people — declaring our full solidarity in the face of the brutal Israeli aggression,” Abbas said.
He underlined the principle that threats to one Arab or Islamic nation are threats to all, stressing the importance of a joint response to such violations.
“We affirm that any attack on an Arab or Islamic state is an attack on all of us and on our collective security,” he declared, warning of the broader implications of Israeli actions across the region.
Abbas called on the international community to take a more active role in curbing Israeli military aggression.
“We strongly condemn this aggression and call on the international community to assume its responsibilities and hold Israel accountable for its repeated crimes and assaults against our peoples,” he said. “We call for practical and deterrent measures to prevent such attacks from recurring.”
The Palestinian leader made it clear that lasting peace and regional security are impossible without addressing the root causes of the conflict.
“The key to security and stability in our region lies in ending the war of extermination, forced displacement, and land theft,” he said, calling for an end to the Israeli occupation based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as the capital of a future Palestinian state.
17:00 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused Israel of crossing "all red lines" and warned that no country in the region is safe from its attacks.
The president stated that the attack on Doha was a "provocative act" and "blatant terrorism" that violates all international norms. He asserted that its primary purpose was to "undermine efforts to stop the aggression in Gaza."
He warned that the "Zionist entity" has already attacked many Arab and Islamic countries this year under the pretext of self-defence. He added that Israel's continued attacks and impunity from international law are due to "Western cover."
The Iranian president emphasized that the only option for Arab and Islamic nations is to unite their ranks in facing this entity. He called for the leaders of the "Zionist entity" to be held accountable for their actions.
He stressed that "no Arab or Islamic country is safe from Israel's attacks" and that nations in the region have "no choice but to unite our ranks."
16:45 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan warned that the escalating Israeli aggression poses a direct threat to the entire region and has extended to Qatar.
President Erdoğan stated that the aggression on a mediating state like Qatar has raised "Israeli arrogance" to an unprecedented level. He affirmed that "Turkey stands by Qatar in all circumstances and times."
He accused Israeli politicians of repeating "illusions about what is called Greater Israel." He added that it is now clear that Netanyahu's government aims to continue "massacres against the Palestinian people" and drag the region into chaos and instability.
Erdoğan called for decisive collective action to deter Israel, stating that its strength comes from "its continued impunity from punishment."
He proposed that Islamic nations must exert economic pressure on Israel, noting that previous experiences have proven the success of such measures. He said they should also intensify the pace of sanctions against Israel under international law and work to bring Israeli officials to justice according to international legal mechanisms.
The Turkish president stressed the need to develop "joint cooperation mechanisms" among Islamic states and achieve self-sufficiency in various development fields.
He concluded by expressing his hope that the summit's decisions will be translated into a "written declaration addressed to the whole world."
16:30 Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi delivered a comprehensive address at the summit, uniting his condemnation of Israel's recent actions with a call for a new, shared Arab strategy for regional security.
President El-Sisi stated that the summit is convening at a time of "grave challenges," as Israel is "seeking to turn the region into an open arena for aggression."
He warned that Israel's "unbridled behavior" threatens to expand the conflict and destabilize the region.
He emphasized that this "growing Israeli arrogance" necessitates that Arab and Islamic nations work together to build a shared vision for regional security and cooperation. El-Sisi asserted that Israel's security and sovereignty will not be achieved through "brute force" but by respecting international law and the sovereignty of other states.
The president strongly condemned the "heinous attack" on Qatari territory, calling it a "grave violation of international law" and a "dangerous precedent" that targeted a mediating state. He also explicitly condemned the targeting of civilians and the starvation of an entire population.
El-Sisi also reaffirmed Egypt's complete and categorical rejection of any proposals to forcibly displace Palestinians from their land.
He said it is "high time" to address the Palestinian issue with seriousness and resolve, as military solutions and attempts to impose a status quo by force will not lead to security for anyone.
In his closing remarks, President El-Sisi delivered a clear message: "We will not accept aggression against the sovereignty of our countries." He also renewed his call for the immediate recognition of a Palestinian state, saying it is the "only way to achieve a two-state solution."
In a direct message to the Israeli people, President El-Sisi warned that current events are undermining the future of peace and placing obstacles in the way of new agreements. He cautioned that this could lead to "dire consequences" that threaten "your security and the security of all peoples of the region."
16:28 Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani has made several key proposals during his speech.
The prime minister emphasized that the security of Arab and Islamic nations is "not a matter for negotiation," urging a clear and unified message.
He proposed the formation of a joint Arab-Islamic committee to convey the collective position of the two blocs to the United Nations Security Council and other international bodies. Additionally, Al Sudani called for a comprehensive roadmap to achieve a complete ceasefire in Gaza.
The prime minister also suggested that any aggression against an Arab or Islamic state should be considered a threat to all nations in both blocs, proposing a unified Arab and Islamic position condemning the recent attack on Qatar.
16:17 Jordan's King Abdullah II emphasized that the aggression against Qatar proves the Israeli threat "has no limits." He stressed the urgent need for a unified and decisive response from Arab and Islamic nations.
King Abdullah II stated that "the security of Qatar is our security, and its stability is our stability," reaffirming Jordan's absolute support for the nation.
He called for the summit to produce "practical and important decisions" and a "deterrent and strong response" to confront the Israeli danger.
The king also urged an immediate end to the war in Gaza and the prevention of the displacement of the Palestinian people.
He warned that Israel's continued actions in the West Bank are undermining the possibility of a two-state solution.
King Abdullah II also noted that the attack on Doha is a "brutal aggression that pushes the region towards more conflicts."
16:15 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's travel plans were changed. He will now travel to Qatar after his visit to Israel, instead of his originally scheduled stop in the United Kingdom, the Jerusalem Post reported
16:00 Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul-Gheit delivered a powerful message during the summit, warning that "silence in the face of a crime... paves the way for more crimes." He emphasized that this emergency summit sends a clear message of solidarity with Qatar in the wake of the recent Israeli aggression, which he described as having "exceeded all limits."
Aboul-Gheit stated that the international community's inaction and silence on Israel's actions have emboldened its leaders to continue their violations without fear of accountability.
He stressed the need to hold those responsible for war crimes accountable, citing the killing of civilians, starvation, and the displacement of the Palestinian people in Gaza.
The secretary-general also reaffirmed the Arab League's full support for Qatar and any measures it takes to defend its sovereignty. He said the summit represents a collective rejection of "the law of the jungle" being applied in the region.
15:50 The Arab-Islamic summit began in Doha with a keynote speech by Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, amid expectations that a series of interventions will be taken to curb Israeli aggression in the region.
In his opening remarks, the emir issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s “cowardly terrorist operation” against Qatar, as well as its genocidal war on Gaza.
“The Israeli war on Gaza has turned into a war of extermination,” he said, adding that “Israel is working to make Gaza uninhabitable and to displace its residents.”
Sheikh Tamim also accused Israel of intentionally obstructing negotiations, saying, “We are facing a party that intends to thwart the negotiations, and the release of its citizens is not on its list of priorities.”
Criticizing Israel’s actions during the mediation process, the emir said: “Those who work to assassinate the party they are negotiating with are deliberately sabotaging the negotiations.” He further added, “Targeting negotiators in a former host country is unprecedented.”
He also condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his “dreams that the Arab region becomes an area of Israeli influence, and this is a dangerous illusion.” Sheikh Tamim said: “The government of extremists in Israel practices terrorist, racist policies at the same time.”
Concluding his speech, Sheikh Tamim called for concerted action, saying, “We seek to take steps to curb the Israeli aggressions.”
14:11 Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi met Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, after arriving in Doha for the summit.
El-Sisi offered condolences to Qatar’s leadership and people over the recent Israeli attack and reiterated Egypt’s strong condemnation of the blatant violation of Qatari sovereignty, according to the Egyptian Presidential Spokesman Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy.
He reaffirmed Egypt’s full support for Qatar and pledged to help safeguard its security.
The two leaders also discussed the latest regional developments, stressing the urgent need for a unified Arab stance to protect national security and restore peace. They underscored the importance of continued efforts to secure an immediate ceasefire in Gaza amid Israel’s ongoing genocidal war on the territory.
13:48 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the visit on Monday by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent a “clear message” that Washington stood with Tel Aviv.
“Your presence here today is a clear message that America stands with Israel,” Netanyahu said, praising President Donald Trump as “the greatest friend that Israel has ever had in the White House” during a joint press conference after talks with Rubio.
He said he does not rule out further strikes against Hamas leaders “wherever they may be,” despite international condemnation of Israel's strike targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar.
Rubio echoed Netanyahu’s hardline stance, saying Hamas "must be dismantled as an armed entity," claiming it poses a threat to peace and security in the region, rather than Israel, which has carried out attacks across multiple countries in the region along with the Palestinian territories.
“The people of Gaza deserve a better future, but that better future cannot begin until Hamas is eliminated,” Rubio claimed, as Israel continues its mass killings and forced displacement of Palestinians in the strip.
He vowed that Washington would provide “unwavering support” to Israel despite its attack on Qatar.
“You can count on our unwavering support and commitment to see it come to fruition,” he said.
The US secretary of state also highlighted Qatar’s role in mediation, saying Washington will encourage Doha to continue its efforts. “Qatar can play a decisive role in creating a better future for Gaza’s residents,” he said.
Rubio noted that US coordination with Gulf allies is ongoing “before and after the Israeli strike in Doha.
He also promised to maintain “maximum pressure” on Iran to prevent it from developing a nuclear programme, following Israel’s aggression against the country in June.
Rubio went on to underscore Washington’s alignment with Israel despite its ongoing genocidal war, claiming that Hamas had been “emboldened” by Western recognition of a Palestinian state.
13:39 Egypt has sent its 37th aid convoy, carrying nearly 2,200 tons of food baskets and flour and over 300 tons of medical and relief supplies to Gaza on Monday.
Dozens of trucks crossed from the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing on Monday and headed to the Israeli-controlled Karm Abu Salem crossing for inspection before being handed to United Nations (UN) agencies and the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) for distribution.
13:20 Prominent leaders from across the Middle East have begun arriving in Doha ahead of the summit.
Egypt’s president, Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, has just landed at Hamad International Airport. Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian; Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa; Sudan’s army chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan; and Iraq’s prime minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, have also arrived in the Qatari capital.
11:54 The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) will hold an urgent debate on Tuesday over Israel’s airstrike on Qatar.
The session was called after the council received formal requests from Pakistan, on behalf of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and from Kuwait, on behalf of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
11:26 Israeli army officials are reportedly weighing a ground invasion of Gaza City, even though only about a quarter of its population has been forcibly displaced to the south, largely due to intensified Israeli attacks and strikes on high-rise buildings.
At least 28 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli gunfire and airstrikes across the Gaza Strip since dawn, according to medical sources.
A WAFA correspondent reported that Israeli warplanes struck Gaza City and Khan Younis on Monday morning, killing at least eight people and injuring others. Five were killed in an Israeli bombing that targeted a gathering in the Al-Karama area, northwest of Gaza City, and three were fatally shot in the Al-Mawasi area, southwest of Khan Younis.
Israeli forces also struck a tent sheltering displaced civilians in western Gaza City, killing six people, including three children. In central Gaza, one Palestinian was shot dead in the town of Al-Mughraqa.
Since launching its genocidal war on Gaza in October 2023, Israel has killed nearly 65,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children.
11:19 A coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) has accused European governments and businesses of disregarding international law in their trade with the occupied Palestinian territories.
Backed by 75 NGOs, including Oxfam and Christian Aid, the report calls for trade boycotts on goods and services from companies operating in the occupied territories.
The appeal is set out in a joint report titled "Trade with Illegal Settlements: How Foreign States and Companies Enable Israel to Implement its Illegal Settlement Policy."
The report argues that the continued involvement of foreign companies and institutions in Israeli settlement-related activities exacerbates the humanitarian crisis caused by the prolonged Israeli occupation.
It also highlights several European firms that contribute to sustaining settlement economies by selling their products within Israel.
The coalition urges states, particularly European Union (EU) members and the UK, to impose a clear ban on any commercial or investment activities linked to the settlements, including the provision of services and financing. It also calls for financial institutions to be barred from granting loans to companies involved in projects within the settlements.
10:39 A leaked draft of the summit’s final communiqué, obtained by Ahram Online, delivers a strong condemnation of Israel’s “cowardly and illegal attack” on Qatar.
The document denounces Israel’s “brutal assault” on the Gulf state and its continued hostile acts, “including genocide, ethnic cleansing, starvation, siege, colonization, and expansionist policies.” It warned that these actions severely undermine the prospects for peace and coexistence in the region.
It further cautions that Israel’s behaviour risks jeopardizing normalization agreements with Arab and Islamic states, “including both existing and future agreements.”
However, the draft stops short of recommending specific punitive measures.
It also asserts that the absence of international accountability and the silence of the global community in the face of repeated Israeli violations have emboldened Israel to escalate its assaults and openly flout international law and relevant UN resolutions.
“This lack of consequences fosters a culture of impunity, weakens the international justice system, and threatens to dismantle the rules-based global order, posing a direct threat to regional and international peace and security,” the draft warns.
Key points outlined in the draft include the following:
- Support for establishing an independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital,
- A categorical rejection of any attempts to justify Israel’s aggression under any pretext,
- An affirmation that these aggressive actions undermine ongoing diplomatic efforts to halt the violence in Gaza and sabotage attempts to achieve a just and comprehensive political solution that ends the occupation, alleviates Palestinian suffering, and upholds their inalienable rights,
- Strong condemnation of repeated Israeli threats to target Qatar or any other Arab or Islamic country,
- A call for the international community to unequivocally condemn such Israeli threats and take effective deterrent measures to prevent further aggression,
- An unequivocal denunciation of any Israeli attempts to forcibly displace the Palestinian people from their occupied lands since 1967, considering such acts are crimes against humanity and grave violations of international humanitarian law.
10:23 Israeli occupation forces carried out a series of raids across several towns in the occupied West Bank on Monday morning, according to Palestinian media reports.
Armoured vehicles were moving through Tubas and Nablus in the north, as well as Birzeit and al-Bireh near Ramallah.
10:10 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged Muslim countries to cut ties with Israel over its strike on Qatar.
“It is possible that Islamic countries could cut their ties with this fake regime and maintain unity and cohesion as much as possible,” Pezeshkian said before departing for Doha, adding that he hoped the summit would “reach a conclusion” on measures against Israel.
10:00 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to discuss the aftermath of Israel’s strike on Qatar, opposed by Washington, and its impact on efforts to secure a Gaza truce to halt the genocidal war on the Palestinian territory.
Rubio said he would also raise with Netanyahu the Israeli military’s plans to seize Gaza City, the largest urban centre in the devastated enclave, as well as the government’s talk of annexing parts of the occupied West Bank to prevent the creation of a Palestinian state.
He added that President Donald Trump wants the Gaza war “finished with”, meaning the release of Israeli captives and ensuring Hamas is “no longer a threat.”
“Part of what we’re going to have to discuss during this visit is how the events of last week in Qatar impact that,” Rubio said.
09:41 President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi will travel to Qatar on Monday to attend the summit, where he will deliver Egypt’s address outlining Cairo’s view on the region’s evolving developments and reaffirming its commitment to regional security and stability, according to Presidential Spokesperson Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy.
El-Shennawy stated that El-Sisi’s participation reflects Egypt’s solidarity with Qatar's leadership and people, and underscores Cairo’s commitment to supporting its Arab partners in confronting acts of aggression that constitute a flagrant violation of international law and norms.
Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani. AFP
09:00 Qatar’s prime minister on Sunday urged the international community to reject “double standards” and hold Israel accountable, speaking on the eve of an emergency summit convened in response to the unprecedented Israeli strike on Doha.
Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who also serves as foreign minister, accused Israel of “state terrorism” and described the attack as “an assault on the principle of mediation itself” aimed at derailing efforts to secure a ceasefire in Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.
Foreign ministers from participating states met on Sunday to draft a resolution to be adopted at the summit the following day.
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