Arab-Islamic summit urges review of ties with Israel, pushes for suspension of UN membership

At an emergency Arab-Islamic summit in Doha, Muslim leaders delivered a united message against Israel, condemning its attacks as a grave threat to regional peace and international security.

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Supreme Council, which also met in Doha, instructed its Defence Council to activate joint defense mechanisms, declaring that Israeli aggression against Qatar constitutes a direct challenge to Gulf security and stability.

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani warned that the “Greater Israel” agenda poses a serious danger to global peace and accused Israel of deliberately sabotaging Gaza negotiations.

“Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians, violating the sovereignty of nations, and spreading crimes against humanity,” he said, stressing that the Palestinian issue must be resolved for Middle East peace.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif voiced Pakistan’s full support for Qatar and urged action against Israeli expansion. “Israel must be held accountable for war crimes against humanity. We must unite instead of remaining silent, otherwise Israeli barbarity will not stop,” he said, while backing a proposal to suspend Israel’s UN membership and establish a task force to counter its policies.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezzekian denounced the attack on Doha as a “planned and diplomatic assault,” accusing the United States and Western allies of collusion. He demanded international trials for Israeli leaders and warned that no Arab or Islamic country is safe from further aggression.

Other leaders echoed similar concerns. Turkish President called for stronger cooperation to protect future generations.

King Abdullah II of Jordan said Israeli actions threaten the entire region, including Lebanon and Syria, and stressed that the aggression against Qatar shows “Israeli threats know no limits.”

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi declared that Israel had crossed all red lines, saying, “Peace cannot be established through coercion and violence.”

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas insisted that Israel’s war crimes demand practical steps to halt Zionist aggression.

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The summit’s joint declaration urged member states to review diplomatic and economic ties with Israel, pursue legal action, and push for the suspension of its UN membership.

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Arab League leaders also pressed the international community to enforce ceasefire resolutions, ensure humanitarian aid, and hold Israel accountable for genocide and crimes against humanity.