Pakistan and Qatar Unite Against Israeli Aggression: Arab-Islamic Summit Condemns Israeli Strikes

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Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, met on the sidelines of the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha to condemn Israel's recent strike on a residential area in Doha, which killed and injured civilians. The PM strongly condemned the attack, describing it as a blatant violation of Qatar's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and international law. Pakistan reaffirmed its full support and solidarity with Qatar, highlighting the historic and enduring fraternal ties between the two nations.

Key Takeaways:

  • Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to condemn Israel's recent strike on a residential area in Doha.
  • The PM described the attack as a blatant violation of Qatar's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and international law.
  • Pakistan reaffirmed its full support and solidarity with Qatar, highlighting the historic and enduring fraternal ties between the two nations.
  • Pakistan urged immediate global action to hold Israel accountable for war crimes, citing the country's longstanding stance on the creation of an independent State of Palestine.
  • Prime Minister Shehbaz also held separate meetings with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Jordan on the sidelines of the summit.
  • The Arab-Islamic Summit urged all states to take legal measures to prevent Israel from continuing its actions against the Palestinian people.
  • A draft resolution presented at the summit condemned Israel's attack on Qatar and urged a review of diplomatic and economic relations with Israel.

Statistics:

  • 6 people were killed in an Israeli strike on the Hamas compound in Doha on September 9, including its top negotiator's son and a Qatari security officer.
  • The Israeli attack also injured civilians and pushed US-aligned Gulf states to close ranks, further straining ties between Israel and the Arab world.
  • The summit was convened in Doha to show support for Qatar following the Israeli strike targeting leaders of the Palestinian militant group Hamas based in the Gulf state.

Sources:

  • Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's statement on condemning Israel's attack on Doha ( exact wording: "We strongly condemn the Israeli aggression" )
  • Emir of Qatar's statement on the summit, thanking Prime Minister Shehbaz for attending the summit and for his visit to Doha.
  • Arab-Islamic Summit draft resolution presented at the summit, condemning Israel's attack on Qatar and urging a review of diplomatic and economic relations with Israel.
  • Qatar's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Majed al-Ansari's statement on X, condemning the Israeli attack on residential buildings housing Hamas political bureau members.
  • US President Donald Trump's statement on the Israeli attack, saying it did not advance Israeli or US goals, calling Qatar a close ally working hard to broker peace.