Doha Summit condemns Israel’s strike on Qatar as U.S. reaffirms backing for Netanyahu

By Imran Malik

WEB DESK — A new diplomatic storm is reshaping the Middle East, with Qatar at its epicenter.

At the Doha Summit, Arab and Muslim leaders delivered a united front, condemning Israel’s recent strike on Doha as “unacceptable aggression” and a direct threat to regional peace. A joint communique declared that the world had failed to restrain Israel, urging sanctions, suspension of arms sales, and a review of diplomatic and economic ties with Tel Aviv.

“The world has failed to keep Israel in check,” the statement read, reflecting rare consensus among Arab and Muslim leaders.

In stark contrast, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio, standing alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, reaffirmed Washington’s “full support” for Israel’s plan to destroy Hamas. Rubio warned of “Israeli counter reactions” should allies recognize Palestine, making no mention of a ceasefire or de-escalation.

When pressed about possible future strikes on Qatar, Netanyahu dismissed any constraints: “Terrorists will not have immunity wherever they are, wherever they may be.”

Reactions
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry blasted the attack as a “gross violation of sovereignty” and called for urgent UN intervention. Arab states expressed frustration with global inaction, while the European Union showed signs of unease but remained divided. The UN Security Council, once again, appeared paralyzed.

Analysis
The message is crystal clear: lines have been drawn. On one side, the Arab and Muslim world rallying behind Qatar, condemning Israel’s aggressive practices. On the other, the United States doubling down on its backing of Netanyahu. Caught in the middle, Qatar has become more than just a victim of military aggression . It is now the test case for whether international law, diplomacy, and Muslim unity hold any real weight in today’s geopolitics.

This crisis is not just about Qatar. It is about the credibility of global diplomacy, the limits of U.S. influence. And the resilience of a Muslim world facing a common threat.