Doha Summit: Strong Words No Action

Israel’s brazen airstrike on Doha on September 09 is not just an attack on Qatar—it is an assault on the dignity and sovereignty of the entire Arab and Muslim world. Targeting a Hamas delegation engaged in US-backed ceasefire talks, Israel killed five members and a Qatari officer, proving it is willing to bomb peace itself.

At the emergency Arab-Islamic summit in Doha, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani condemned the strike as “blatant, treacherous, cowardly aggression.”

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian called it “a blatant act of terrorism,” warning that no Arab or Muslim nation is safe from Israel’s ambitions.

Iraq’s Prime Minister urged a shift “from condemnation to coordinated action.”

Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim blasted the hollowness of repeated declarations.

Turkey’s Erdogan accused Israel of embodying “a terrorist mentality,” and Jordan’s King Abdullah II warned of unending expansionism.

Even the UN Security Council unanimously condemned the strike—an unprecedented rebuke.

Yet evidence suggests coordination between Israel and US Central Command, exposing Washington’s double game ‑ publicly criticizing Israel while enabling its wars across Gaza, Syria, Lebanon—and now Qatar.

This aggression also reflects Benjamin Netanyahu’s desperation. His failure to crush Hamas, coupled with corruption trials and political infighting, has made perpetual war his only survival strategy.

With over 65,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza—including 21,000 children—Israel measures success in death tolls, not strategic gains.

Striking Qatar, host to the largest US base in the region, signals Israel’s broader “Greater Israel” ambitions—regional dominance with American cover.

Five years after the Abraham Accords, it is clear normalization did not moderate Israel. It emboldened Tel Aviv to trample sovereignty with impunity.

By striking Qatar, Israel has crossed every red line, daring Arab states to move beyond words.

The time for statements is over. Arab and Muslim nations must cut ties, enforce boycotts, and present a unified front. Anything less will ensure Israel dictates the Middle East’s future in blood and fire—while the Arab world watches silently from the sidelines.

Arab Islamic Summit in Qatar: A Defining Moment against Israeli Aggression

The Arab-Islamic summit opening in Doha today is not just another diplomatic gathering; it is a response to Israel’s reckless assault on Qatar, an attack that shook the region and shattered the myth of security in the Gulf.

By targeting Hamas negotiators on Qatari soil, Israel crossed a dangerous red line — one that exposes its contempt for international law and its readiness to export its genocidal campaign in Gaza far beyond Palestinian borders.

Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani has been unequivocal, Israel’s crimes will not derail Doha’s mediation with Egypt and the United States, but the world must abandon its double standards. Israel has enjoyed decades of impunity, yet its aggression is destabilizing the entire Middle East.

Pakistan, co-sponsoring the summit, has taken a principled stand. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s participation underscores Islamabad’s solidarity with both Qatar and Palestine.

For Pakistan, this summit is also a message, aggression against one Muslim state is an attack on all.

Israel’s strike killed five Hamas members and a young Qatari officer — none senior leaders — proving the attack was less about strategy and more about provocation.

By violating Qatar’s sovereignty, Israel has inflamed the Muslim world, forcing Arab and Islamic leaders to move beyond rhetoric.

The summit will debate a resolution on Israeli aggression, but what matters more is whether the 57-member OIC and the 22-member Arab League can translate words into action. Iran has already urged the creation of a “joint operations room” of Islamic states, signaling growing impatience with empty condemnations.

Israel’s war is no longer limited to Gaza; its bombs now fall on Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, and even Iran. The illusion of Gulf immunity has crumbled. States like Qatar may now be compelled to seek new security arrangements — perhaps even pressing Washington for more than just weapons sales.

Doha’s summit could be a turning point. If Arab and Islamic leaders muster unity and resolve, they can make Israel’s expansionist project costlier than ever. If not, the cycle of impunity will continue — with Palestinians and the wider region paying the price.

Israeli Strike on Qatar: A Wake-Up Call for Arab Monarchs

Israel’s brazen airstrike on Qatari soil has torn away the mask of “normalization” and exposed the contempt Tel Aviv holds for Arab sovereignty. The attack, which targeted a Hamas delegation attending US-brokered ceasefire talks, killed five members and a Qatari security officer. The leadership survived, but the message was clear: no Arab capital is beyond Israel’s reach.

This was not just an attack on Hamas. It was a violation of Qatar’s sovereignty, a slap in the face to Washington — Qatar’s supposed ally — and a provocation to the entire Arab world. For decades Israel has bombed Lebanon, Gaza, and Syria. Now, by striking Qatar — a state known for mediation and humanitarian diplomacy — Israel has crossed a new line.

The strike also shatters illusions about normalization. The Abraham Accords were sold as pathways to peace. Instead, they emboldened Israel, eroded Arab leverage, and exposed the region to even greater danger.

Qatar, which refused to normalize, now stands vindicated. Its independent stance — grounded in mediation, relief, and dignity — contrasts starkly with the silence of others.

The global reaction revealed Israel’s growing isolation. In a rare consensus, the UN Security Council, including the US, condemned the strike. Yet reports suggest coordination between Israeli forces and US Central Command, underscoring Washington’s duplicity.

Far from intimidating Qatar, Israel has only amplified its role. Qatar is now preparing an emergency Arab-Islamic summit, with expectations of real measures — joint diplomatic pressure, trade and tech restrictions, and united action in global forums. The UAE’s ban on Israel from a defense expo and Iran’s confirmed participation point to a rising front of solidarity.

Israel intended to project dominance but instead exposed desperation. It is failing in Gaza, where over 64,000 Palestinians have been killed without breaking Hamas, and it stumbled in June’s 12-day war with Iran. The Qatar strike is less about strength than about masking repeated defeats.

For Arabs, this must be the breaking point. Silence has only invited more aggression. The attack on Qatar is not just another outrage — it is the wake-up call the Arab world can no longer afford to ignore.