Summary
Qatar is hosting an emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic states in response to an Israeli airstrike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha. The meeting focuses on discussing Israel's actions, which some have called "hostile," and aims to address the situation between Israel and Hamas. The United Nations Security Council criticized the attack, urging calm and expressing support for Qatar.
Key Facts
- Qatar organized an emergency summit involving Arab and Islamic states.
- The summit responds to an Israeli airstrike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha.
- A draft resolution criticizes Israel for actions described as "genocide" and "ethnic cleansing," though Israel denies these claims.
- Analysts suggest that a military response is unlikely from the summit.
- Qatar's Prime Minister called for the international community to stop using "double standards" and punish Israel.
- US President Donald Trump referred to Qatar as a "great ally" and emphasized caution when engaging in conflict.
- The UN Security Council condemned the Israeli strike and called for de-escalation.
- The Israeli strike reportedly killed five Hamas members and a Qatari security officer.
