Doha: Condemnations from the Muslim world mounted as Qatar hosted an emergency Arab-Islamic summit in Doha, where state leaders condemned Israel's strike on Hamas negotiators in Doha.
According to TRTworld.com, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani addressed the summit, describing the Israeli attack as "cowardly and treacherous." He emphasized that Hamas leaders were examining a US ceasefire proposal presented by Qatar and Egypt when the attack occurred. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi warned that Israel's actions threaten current and future peace agreements, jeopardizing regional security and obstructing new peace prospects.
Jordan's King Abdullah II called for a strong regional response, asserting that the aggression against Qatar requires a clear, decisive, and deterrent reaction. Iran's president labeled Israel's attack as "a blatant act of terrorism," stressing the need for Islamic unity. Israel has been widely criticized for its actions in Gaza, with accusations of genocide during its nearly two-year campaign that has resulted in over 64,000 deaths.
Qatar, acting as a key mediator, accused Israel of sabotaging peace efforts and practicing "state terrorism." Pakistan urged the UN to suspend Israel and proposed the formation of an Arab-Islamic task force to counter Israel's "expansionist designs." Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack on Doha as an attempt to sabotage Middle East peace efforts, describing it as a violation of Qatar's sovereignty and a manifestation of Israel's hegemonic ambitions.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called for ending diplomatic and trade ties with Israel and sought support for the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla. Anwar condemned the Israeli airstrikes on Doha, highlighting the ongoing devastation in Gaza. He criticized Israel's stance on preventing the formation of a Palestinian state, labeling it a declaration of permanent apartheid against UN resolutions and the right of self-determination.
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov expressed concern over Israel's airstrikes on Qatar, urging de-escalation in accordance with the UN Charter and international law. He reaffirmed Azerbaijan's support for Qatar's sovereignty and praised Qatar's mediation efforts on the Gaza crisis.
Bangladesh's Foreign Ministry statement condemned Israel's attack on Qatar as an affront to the entire Muslim Ummah. The statement described the aggression as part of Israel's reckless disregard for international law, calling for coordinated measures by OIC member states to deter further Israeli provocations.
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono emphasized that the Palestinian issue concerns the survival of nations and the integrity of international law. He urged the UN Security Council to take firm measures to ensure accountability and prevent recurrence, emphasizing the importance of realizing a sovereign Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.