Arab and Islamic Nations Hold Unity Summit, Launch Joint Defense Mechanism | WPN World People News

Leaders from multiple countries of the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) convened in Doha on the 15th for an emergency summit to show solidarity with Qatar and to condemn Israel's attack on Doha on the 9th, which resulted in six deaths. Member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) pledged to "activate a joint defense mechanism", marking the most substantial outcome of the summit.

The "Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit" was hosted by Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. In his opening remarks, Al Thani stated:
"The capital Doha was attacked, targeting a residence sheltering family members of Hamas leaders and negotiation representatives."
At the time, Hamas leaders were reportedly discussing a U.S.-proposed ceasefire plan for Gaza. He described the Israeli bombing as "a blatant act of betrayal and cowardice." Al Thani called on the international community to take "concrete action to address the situation caused and perpetuated by the Israeli government's obsession with power, arrogance, and bloodlust." He emphasized that this attack on mediators proves Israel’s "lack of sincerity for peace" and its intent to "sabotage negotiations to end the war in Gaza."

The Arab League and OIC also issued a joint statement declaring:
"We condemn in the strongest terms Israel’s cowardly and illegal attack on Qatar, and express full solidarity with the measures taken by Qatar."

The statement praised Qatar's crisis response and its mediating role alongside Egypt and the United States, while rejecting any justification for further aggression. It also condemned Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s "renewed threats to strike Qatar."