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Arab and Islamic States Unite in Solidarity with Qatar after Israeli Attack

Strategic Insights

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Arab and Islamic states expressed full solidarity with Qatar in the face of the Israeli attack on Doha on September 9, which targeted residential compounds housing the Hamas negotiating delegation and resulted in deaths and injuries. The assault sparked a strong reaction from the international community, with several countries and organizations condemning the attack and calling for immediate action from the UN Security Council.

Key Takeaways:

  • Egypt's representative, Osama Abdel Khalek, praised Qatar's relentless efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and bring peace and security to both Palestinians and Israelis.
  • The GCC, speaking through Kuwaiti ambassador Tareq Al Banai, reaffirmed its full solidarity with Qatar and its absolute rejection of any violation of Qatar's sovereignty, security, or stability.
  • The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), speaking through Turkish ambassador Ahmet Yildiz, strongly condemned the Israeli strike on Qatar, describing it as an act of state terrorism and part of Israel's systematic efforts to destabilize the region.
  • Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi described Israel's leadership as a rogue government stained with the blood of innocents and indifferent to international law and human values.
  • Diplomatic Adviser to the President of the United Arab Emirates Anwar Gargash warned that the Security Council's continued failure to act decisively against Israel's repeated violations of the UN Charter's core principles would have grave consequences for regional and global peace.

Statistics:

  • The attack on Doha resulted in deaths and injuries.
  • The UN Security Council held a session on Thursday evening to discuss the assault.
  • The GCC has a long-standing policy of rejecting any violations of state sovereignty, security, or stability.
  • The OIC has condemned several Israeli attacks on Arab states in recent years.
  • The UN Charter emphasizes the importance of state sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Sources:

  • Qatar News Agency QNA, 12 September 2025
  • Egyptian ambassador Osama Abdel Khalek's statement at the UN Security Council
  • Kuwaiti ambassador Tareq Al Banai's statement at the UN Security Council
  • Turkish ambassador Ahmet Yildiz's statement at the UN Security Council
  • Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi's statement
  • Diplomatic Adviser to the President of the United Arab Emirates Anwar Gargash's statement

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