In his speech chairing the summit, Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad called for concrete measures against Israel following its attack on his country about a week ago.
The Emir of Qatar said: "My country's capital (Doha) was subjected to a treacherous (Israeli) attack that targeted a residence housing the families of Hamas leaders and their negotiating delegation." He added: "When the treacherous Israeli attack occurred, the Hamas leadership was studying an American proposal it received from us and from Egypt (the mediators)."
He stressed that "whoever works persistently and systematically to target a negotiating party is working to thwart the negotiations (indirect with Hamas)." The Emir of Qatar asked in astonishment: "If Israel wants to assassinate the political leadership of Hamas, why is it negotiating with it? It (Israel) wants to thwart the negotiations."
He explained that "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dreams of the region becoming an Israeli sphere of influence. This is a great illusion, and these plans will not come to fruition." He called for "concrete measures to be taken against Israel," adding, "If Israel had accepted the Arab Peace Initiative, it would have spared the region many tragedies."
Arab League
In his address to the summit, Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit said that the killing of children in Gaza and the targeting of countries in the region by a "rogue state government will not be forgotten." He called on the international community to show solidarity and work to prosecute war criminals in Gaza and those violating the sovereignty of countries in the region.
For his part, Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic
Cooperation, Hussein Ibrahim Taha, said, "The international community must put an end to Israel's crimes," stressing that "UN Security Council resolutions to cease fire in Gaza must be implemented."
He continued, "We stand in solidarity with Qatar and support its measures to preserve its security," reiterating his strong condemnation of "the blatant attack on Qatar." He emphasized, "We are confident that the outcomes of this summit will strengthen Arab and Islamic solidarity," adding, "We support the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and the establishment of their state."
Egypt
For his part, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi warned on Monday that Israel's actions in the region "will not lead to new peace agreements, but may even undermine existing ones." He said, "Israeli practices have crossed all red lines, and I warn that Israel's uncontrolled behavior will expand the scope of the conflict and escalate."
He stressed that Israel "is trying to sabotage all attempts at calm, and this Israeli arrogance requires the summit countries to adopt a vision for cooperation in this delicate circumstance to prevent any unilateral arrangements in the region." He addressed the Israeli people, saying, "What Israel is doing will not lead to new peace agreements, but may even abort existing peace agreements."
Iraq
In his address to the summit, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani emphasized that the security and stability of any Arab or Islamic country is an integral part of collective security. He added, "We renew our commitment to confronting developments in the region," considering that "the attack on Qatar represents a dangerous escalation and sends a negative message."
He explained that "the occupation authorities continue to violate international law," noting that "what is happening in Gaza and the West Bank is no longer just a violation, but has gone beyond that to create unprecedented suffering." He called on international organizations and major powers to "assume their moral responsibilities."
Jordan
During his speech, Jordan's King Abdullah II called for a "clear, decisive, and deterrent" response to the Israeli aggression targeting Qatar. He said, "My deepest condolences to Your Highness, my brother (Emir of Qatar) Sheikh Tamim (bin Hamad), and to the dear people of Qatar, for the victims of the brutal Israeli aggression against your brotherly country."
He added, "We condemn this aggression, which is a flagrant violation of international law and a dangerous escalation that pushes the region toward further conflict." He continued, "We stand with you with all our capabilities and support any step taken to confront this aggression and protect your security, stability, and the safety of your people. Qatar's security is our security, its stability is our stability, and our support for you is absolute."
Palestine
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For his part, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Abu Mazen affirmed the State of Palestine's full solidarity with the State of Qatar in the face of what he described as "unjustified Israeli aggression," emphasizing the need to stand united against the occupation's policies that target the peoples and countries of the region.
In his speech at the summit, the Palestinian president said, "We affirm our full solidarity with Qatar in confronting the Israeli aggression, which constitutes a clear violation of the sovereignty of a state that plays a pivotal role in mediation efforts and de-escalation."
Iran
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said, "The Israeli aggression against Qatar aims to undermine efforts to stop the genocide in Gaza. It is blatant terrorism that violates all international norms."
In his address to the summit, he emphasized that Israel continues its attacks and acts with impunity because it enjoys Western cover. Its leaders must be held accountable, and we must unite in confronting this entity.
Lebanon
In his speech, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasized that "the real target of the aggression against Doha is the concept of mediation and the principle of solutions through dialogue," emphasizing that "the picture after the Doha aggression has become clear, and the required challenge must be equally clear."
Aoun continued, "Let us go to the UN General Assembly with a unified position and tell the world that we are ready for peace in accordance with the Arab Peace Initiative, which has received broad international support."
Syria
For his part, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa announced his support for the State of Qatar against the brutal Israeli aggression, noting that "the Israeli aggression against Gaza is still ongoing, and the entity has been continuing its aggression against Syria for nine months."
Al-Sharaa stated that "it is a historical rarity that a negotiator is killed, and it is unprecedented for a mediator to be targeted," he said.
Yemen
Speaking at the summit, Rashad Al-Alimi, Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, said, “The treacherous Israeli attack on Qatar confirms that Arab and Islamic security is indivisible.” He noted that “the continued aggression in Gaza without accountability and the continued attacks on countries in the region without deterrence ultimately led to the Israeli occupation daring to attack the State of Qatar.”
On Saturday, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari announced that the emergency summit would discuss a draft statement on the Israeli attack submitted by the preparatory meeting of foreign ministers, without providing further details.
On Tuesday, the Israeli occupation army launched an airstrike against Hamas's leadership in Doha. Qatar condemned the attack, reiterating its right to respond to the attack, which killed a member of Qatar's internal security forces.
Meanwhile, Hamas announced that its negotiating delegation, led by its head in Gaza, Khalil al-Hayya, survived an assassination attempt, which killed his office director, Jihad Labad, his son, Humam al-Hayya, and three bodyguards.
The Israeli aggression against Qatar's sovereignty sparked Arab and international condemnation, with calls for deterring Tel Aviv to halt its attacks that violate international law.
The attack on Qatar came despite its mediation role, alongside Egypt and with US participation, in indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel aimed at reaching a prisoner exchange and ceasefire agreement.
With this attack, Israel expanded its aggression in the region. Last June, it launched an attack on Iran, and for nearly two years, it has been perpetrating ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip, engaging in aggression in the occupied West Bank, and carrying out airstrikes on Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen
