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Qatar Hosts Summit in Response to Israeli Strike on Hamas in Doha, Seeking to Restrain Such Attacks
Qatar convenes Arab and Islamic leaders to seek restraint on Israel amid ongoing conflict that has resulted in over 64,000 Palestinian deaths, officials report.
- Qatar hosted a summit of Arab and Islamic leaders on Monday to respond to Israel's recent strike on Hamas' political leadership in Doha.
- The summit followed Israel's assault on Hamas leaders on Sept. 10, which occurred amid the ongoing war triggered by Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel.
- Qatar, an energy-rich nation that has long mediated conflicts and hosted Hamas' leadership, called for an end to double standards and punishment of Israel for its actions.
- Over 64,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza, while about 1,200 Israelis were killed and 251 abducted in Hamas' attack; Qatar's emir denounced Israel's conduct as genocidal.
- The summit highlighted regional urgency but left unclear what consequences against Israel might follow despite increased tensions and calls for restraint.
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After Operation Summit of Fire, which targeted Hamas' senior leadership in Doha, Qatar decided to host a summit of its own. This one was less about firepower, and more about letting off steam. Following condemnations voiced by Qatari officials and statements at the UN General Assembly that "Israel must pay," Doha convened a gathering of dozens of leaders and representatives from Arab and Muslim countries. Its aim was to denounce Israel's alleged…
On Monday, the Emirate gathered in Doha the leaders of the states of the region, six days after the Israeli strikes that targeted Hamas leaders in its territory.
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