Doha Emergency Summit.. What Did the Draft Statement Include?

SadaNews - The draft statement issued by the Arab-Islamic summit in Doha on Sunday condemned the Israeli attack, describing it as "cowardly and illegal," which targeted the capital Doha. It considered it a blatant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar and a threat to regional peace and security.

The draft statement stated: "The Arab-Islamic emergency summit was held in Doha, Qatar, on Monday, September 15, 2025, in response to a call from the Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to discuss the Israeli aggression against the State of Qatar." The summit issued a draft statement highlighting the following key points:

Condemnation of Israeli Aggression Against Qatar

• A definitive condemnation of the "cowardly and illegal" Israeli attack that took place on September 9, 2025, on a residential neighborhood in Doha, which included residential facilities for negotiating delegations, as well as schools, nurseries, and diplomatic missions. The attack resulted in the martyrdom of a Qatari citizen and the fall of several civilian victims.

• Emphasizing that the attack represents a blatant aggression against an Arab and Islamic state, a violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, and a serious threat to regional peace and security.

• This attack on a neutral mediation site is considered an assault on diplomatic efforts to restore peace, and Israel bears full responsibility for its consequences.

Solidarity and Support for the State of Qatar

• Emphasizing absolute solidarity with the State of Qatar, considering the attack on it an aggression against all Arab and Islamic countries.

• Standing united alongside Qatar in all the steps and measures it takes to respond to this treacherous aggression.

• Commending the "civilized and wise" stance of the State of Qatar in dealing with this aggression and its commitment to the principles of international law.

The Palestinian Cause and Peace in the Region

• Emphasizing that Israeli aggressive practices, including genocide and ethnic cleansing, undermine the chances of achieving peace and coexistence in the region.

• Condemning any Israeli attempts to displace the Palestinian people from their lands occupied since 1967, considering such actions a crime against humanity and ethnic cleansing.

• Warning of the catastrophic consequences of any decision to annex parts of the occupied Palestinian land, emphasizing that such actions undermine efforts to achieve a just and comprehensive peace.

• Welcoming the "New York Declaration" adopted by the United Nations General Assembly regarding the two-state solution and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the borders of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

• Emphasizing that the Al-Aqsa Mosque/Haram Al-Qudsi Al-Sharif is a dedicated place of worship for Muslims only and supporting the Hashemite guardianship over it.

Calls for International Action

• Emphasizing that the silence of the international community regarding the repeated Israeli violations encourages Israel to persist in its aggression.

• Calling on the international community to act urgently to stop Israeli assaults in the region, end the Israeli occupation, and set a binding timeline for that.

• Welcoming the Security Council's decision condemning the Israeli attack on Qatar and supporting its vital role in mediation efforts.

• Supporting the efforts of intermediary countries (Qatar, Egypt, and the United States) to stop the aggression against the Gaza Strip.

• Emphasizing the necessity of standing against Israeli plans to impose a new reality in the region.