The Asian Tribune
The emergency summit held in Doha in the wake of Israel’s attacks in Qatar, has come up with a strong statement against the ‘Israeli aggression’.
Leaders and representatives of as many as 57 countries met and focused on solidarity and security of the Arab countries as well as the Palestinian cause in this summit.
Qatar, a country considered close to United States of America and has been playing an important role in mediations for Washington, got a rude shock with the recent strikes.
Summit members stressed that Israel is trying to expand its sphere of influence in the Arab region.
The emergency meet also expressed concern regarding lack of accountability over Israel’s actions and its violations of international norms.
The meet decided to reaffirm that the genocide, ethnic cleansing starvation and siege as well as settlement activities and expansionist policies, undermine prospects of peace in the region.
It condemned the attack carried out by Israel on September 9, 2025 in a neighbourhood in Doha.
The final statement talked about necessity to confront Israel’s schemes, unity to face common threats, aim to rebuild Gaza strip and condemn Israel’s attempts to forcibly displace Palestinian people.
The summit has called upon all the states to take legal and effective measures to prevent Israel from continuing its actions against Palestinian people, supporting efforts to end its impunity, holding it accountable for its violations and imposing sanctions, suspending the supply, transfer or transit of weapons, ammunitions, apart from reviewing diplomatic and economic relations & initiating legal proceedings.
But many Middle Eastern states have been mute spectators for almost the last two years & hence question remains that will these words translate into action?
Certain Gulf countries have business interests and had growing trade with Israel, even sharing intelligence and apart from open relations, have behind the scene cooperation.
The monarchies are too much dependent on US for their security & that’s the reason for their inability to put up strong pressure on the United States. Saudi Arab’s pact with Pakistan is also a step towards fostering more cooperation between Muslim countries.
Gaza has been going through a long period of horror. After the recent Israel attack in Doha (Qatar), the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) called a meet. But for nearly two years, innocents have been killed in Palestine and there has been no joint & serious attempt to stop it. Massacres happen on a regular basis. Is the condemnation enough? Can the leaders go past statement & demands to come together & force US to rein in Israel & stop the killings in Gaza?
Photo courtesy [OIC website]
