Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha Supports Qatar After Israeli Hamas Strike

An emergency Arab-Islamic summit held in Doha has rallied support for Qatar following an Israeli attack targeting Hamas leaders residing in the Gulf state, which killed several individuals including a member of Qatar's internal security forces. Qatar condemned the strike as a violation of international law and accused Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of sabotaging peace efforts and practicing "state terrorism," while maintaining its role as a key mediator in ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas. The summit, attended by members of the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, underscored that Qatar is not isolated and has the backing of Arab and Islamic states. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu pressured Qatar to expel Hamas officials, linking their presence to obstacles in hostage releases and peace negotiations. US President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the Israeli strike, affirming Qatar as a close ally working toward peace, though he also stated that eliminating Hamas was a worthy goal and assured it would not happen again on Qatari soil. Despite the attack and regional tensions, Qatar continues to facilitate mediation efforts involving Egypt and the United States amid ongoing Israeli air strikes on Gaza.