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Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha Weighs Response to Israeli Strike on Qatari Soil

Qatar labels the strike state terrorism, calling for international punishment.

Overview

  • Leaders from nearly 60 Arab and Islamic countries are meeting in Doha to finalize a joint declaration that is expected to condemn the attack and press for tangible measures.
  • President Donald Trump publicly urged Israel to be very careful regarding Qatar, while his administration reiterated that U.S. support for Israel remains unchanged.
  • The UN Human Rights Council scheduled an urgent debate for Tuesday on the incident, and the Security Council issued a condemnation that did not explicitly name Israel.
  • Hamas says its senior negotiators survived the Doha strike, while reports say six people were killed in the attack.
  • High-level visits from the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan signaled regional solidarity with Qatar, as Israel’s president cautioned against damaging ties with key partners.