Cairo, Egypt – In Doha, all eyes are on the emergency Arab-Islamic summit. The preparatory meeting produced a strongly worded draft statement. It reflected the extent of the anger over the recent Israeli attacks on Qatar and the repeated threats they contained to the security of the entire region. The proposed statement carried clear messages affirming the unity of the Arab and Islamic ranks in the face of aggression.
Categorical rejection of justification for aggression
The draft resolution clearly rejected any attempts to justify the Israeli aggression against Qatar under any pretext. It emphasized that such practices pose a direct threat to Arab and Islamic national security.
Condemning Israeli threats
The statement categorically rejected the repeated Israeli threats to target Qatar again. It considered them a dangerous provocation that threatens regional stability. This requires decisive collective action to deter these trends.
The international community faces its responsibility
The statement called on the international community to take immediate action to stop Israeli attacks in the region. This call comes at a time when fears are growing of attempts to impose a new fait accompli that could exacerbate the situation. It could also undermine the chances for peace.
Support diplomatic efforts
The summit supported the efforts made by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States to halt the aggression on the Gaza Strip. This reflects the importance of coordinating diplomatic efforts at this critical stage.
Rejection of displacement plans
The statement emphasized its rejection of any Israeli attempts to displace the Palestinian people under any pretext. It affirmed that such policies constitute an internationally unacceptable crime and will not be allowed to continue.
Absolute support for Qatar
Arab and Muslim leaders reiterated their absolute support for the State of Qatar, its security, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens. They considered the targeting of Qatar to be a targeting of all Arab and Islamic countries.
Defending common security
The statement clearly emphasized the duty of a collective response to Israeli aggression in defense of shared security. It emphasized that an attack on Qatar is an attack on all. Practical solidarity is the way to confront challenges.
The summit faces a real test
The project emphasized that the Israeli aggression against Qatar does not target a specific country alone. Rather, it represents an attack on diplomatic efforts aimed at restoring peace. This presents the summit with a real test of translating these positions into effective practical decisions.