In an emergency summit held in Doha, leaders from nearly 60 Arab and Muslim nations called for a reassessment of diplomatic and economic relations with Israel in light of its recent actions in Gaza.

The joint declaration urged all states to take "legal and effective measures" to stop Israeli aggression against Palestinians, including suspending ties and pursuing international legal action.

While the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, Jordan, and Egypt—countries that recognize Israel—sent representatives, their top leaders were notably absent. The summit was attended by high-profile figures including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

The declaration also called on UN member states to work toward suspending Israel’s membership. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to visit Qatar following his Israel trip.

Doha witnessed a solemn funeral on Thursday for the victims of an Israeli airstrike, with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in attendance.

Among the six victims, five were Palestinians, whose bodies were draped in Palestinian flags. The sixth was a member of Qatar’s armed forces, honored with the national flag. The deceased were laid to rest at the Mesaimeer cemetery.

The September 9 Israeli airstrike targeted senior Hamas leaders, all of whom survived. However, among the dead was the son of Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya. Reports suggest the strike was aimed at assassinating Khalil and his associates.

Hamas leaders narrowly survived a series of Israeli airstrikes in Doha on Tuesday. At least 12 air raids were carried out on a hotel complex where top Hamas officials were meeting to discuss potential conditions for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Although the leaders—including Khalil al-Hayya and Zaher Jabarin—remained unharmed, the hotel sustained heavy damage. Netanyahu later confirmed he personally coordinated the operation.

Qatar, in response, has condemned Israel’s actions, describing the strikes as “terrorist acts” against a sovereign state.

The Israeli military has confirmed that, with intelligence support from Shin Bet, its air force carried out an assassination attempt targeting top Hamas leaders in Qatar’s capital.

According to Israel, the leaders in question have overseen Hamas operations for years. The military stated that such actions will continue as part of its pledge to “defeat Hamas.”

This strike comes days after IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi warned that Hamas leaders abroad would be targeted. Just hours later, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced Israel’s acceptance of a U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal.

Qatar condemned the attack as “a cowardly act.” The White House has yet to issue a statement.

The first round of indirect ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel in Qatar has ended without any breakthrough.

Hamas had proposed amendments to the draft agreement, but Israel rejected them outright. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes continued in Gaza, killing at least 82 Palestinians on Sunday, including 39 in Gaza City alone.

U.S. President Donald Trump remains hopeful that a ceasefire deal could still be reached within the week. However, the lack of clear directives for the Israeli negotiators has stalled finalization of the agreement.

Kuwait and Bahrain have reopened their airspace after temporarily closing it following Iranian missile attacks on U.S. military installations in Qatar. Dubai authorities confirmed that airport operations have fully resumed. Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority also issued a statement noting that air traffic has returned to normal.

Reuters has reported, quoting a U.S. official, that Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani mediated between the U.S. and Iran to secure Tehran’s agreement to a ceasefire in the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. The breakthrough reportedly came after direct telephone conversations between Qatari and Iranian officials. The report further states that U.S. President Biden had obtained Israel’s consent for the ceasefire and then sought Qatar’s assistance in convincing Iran to agree.

Following Iran’s missile strike on a U.S. military base in Qatar, several Gulf states, including Qatar, Dubai, and Bahrain, closed their airspace on Monday. Flights are either turning back or diverting to alternate airports. FlightRadar24 confirmed multiple flights returning mid-route. The closure has disrupted schedules for airlines such as Qatar Airways and Emirates, causing widespread inconvenience to passengers.

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Bahrain, and Lebanon have all condemned Iran's missile attack on Al-Udeid Air Base. In separate statements, they called the strike a threat to international law and regional stability. These nations expressed solidarity with the Qatari people and urged diplomatic dialogue as the only path forward to de-escalate tensions.

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari condemned Iran's missile attack on Al-Udeid Air Base, calling it a "direct violation of Qatar’s airspace, sovereignty, and the United Nations Charter." He stated that Qatar reserves the right to respond under international law. He also noted that the Qatari air defense system successfully intercepted and neutralized the incoming Iranian missiles.

During a hearing at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Qatar blamed Israel for the ongoing humanitarian disaster in Gaza. Qatar’s representative accused Israel of weaponizing humanitarian aid to achieve military goals, saying hunger is once again part of Israel’s official policy. The hearing followed a 2023 UN General Assembly resolution seeking an advisory opinion on the legal consequences of Israel’s occupation and its influence on international institutions.

Qatar has urged the international community to bring all of Israel’s nuclear facilities under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The Qatari Foreign Ministry called on Israel to place its nuclear facilities under IAEA safeguards and join the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). This appeal was made following a meeting of IAEA governors in Vienna, where discussions focused on the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories and Israel’s nuclear capabilities. The meeting emphasized that all Middle Eastern countries, except Israel, are signatories to the NPT and have corresponding safeguard agreements.

Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has warned that a U.S. or Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities would cause an environmental catastrophe, leading to a severe water crisis in the Persian Gulf region within three days. He emphasized that water contamination levels would rise dramatically, affecting not just Qatar but also Kuwait, the UAE, and all Gulf nations. He cautioned that such an escalation would inevitably lead to a broader conflict that neither the region nor the world desires.

Arab leaders recently gathered in Riyadh for an emergency summit on the Gaza crisis. A Wall Street Journal report claimed that Qatar obstructed an invitation to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. However, Doha has strongly refuted these allegations, stating in a Saturday statement that the claims were based on unreliable sources, rumors, and unverified information. The statement also emphasized that Qatar remains one of the largest donors to the Palestinian Authority, reaffirming its strong ties with Palestine.

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has convened a week-long conference at its base in Qatar, starting Tuesday. General Michael Kurilla gathered top CENTCOM officials at Al Udeid Air Base to discuss the current operational environment. The discussions covered regional security, military cooperation, counterterrorism efforts against Daesh, and strategic opportunities in the area. As part of strengthening U.S.-Qatar military ties, Kurilla met with Qatar’s Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Jassim Al Mannai, and commanders of Qatar’s Air Force and Air Defense.