Leaders of Arab and Muslim origin assemble in emergency discussions following Israel's military operation in Qatar
In a significant development, an extraordinary meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is set to take place in Doha on Monday. The summit, jointly organised by the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, brings together leaders from various countries to address common challenges and threats.
The draft final statement of the summit, which has been leaked, accuses Israel of genocide and ethnic cleansing in the Palestinian territories. This allegation, if confirmed, could potentially undermine the prospects of achieving peace in the region. The statement also warns that Israel's aggression puts efforts to normalize relations between Israel and Arab states at risk.
The Qatari premier, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, has called for the international community to stop using double standards and punish Israel for its crimes. The draft final statement also states that Israel's actions threaten all that has been achieved on the path toward establishing normal relations with Israel, including existing and future agreements.
The summit's focus appears to be on collective action and facing common challenges, without specific mention of pressuring Israel to end the war. However, the draft final statement does emphasise that Israel's actions in Gaza pose a significant threat to all that has been achieved on the path toward establishing normal relations with Israel.
Notably, the summit is in response to Israel's unprecedented strike on Hamas in Qatar. Reports suggest that Hamas claims top officials survived last week's air strike in Doha. The summit does not seem to address the ongoing Israeli strikes on Hamas in Qatar or the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Among the leaders attending the summit are Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas. Jordan's King Abdullah II and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will also be in attendance.
Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Israel, demonstrating Washington's unwavering support. Senator Rubio offered prayers at Jerusalem's Western Wall alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Aziz Algashian, a Saudi-based researcher, stated that many people are looking at actions, not just rhetoric, from the meeting in Doha. The nearly 60-country grouping will emphasise "the concept of collective security" during the summit. The summit's outcome could have significant implications for the Middle East and the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict.
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