Qatar Demands Global Action Against Israel After Strike on Doha, Calls for End to Double Standards

Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has issued a forceful call for the world to abandon double standards and denounce Israel for its move as a zone of fatal air strikes on Doha targeting Hamas leaders. Al Thani made the statement in a lead-up to an emergency Arab-Islamic summit, urging Israel to stop what he described as its "war of extermination" in Gaza and threatening that international inaction only encourages more violence.

The summit, convened in Doha, aims to unite Arab and Islamic states in reaction to the attack and the broader humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. The Iranian, Iraqi, Turkish, and Palestinian Authority leaders are present, with discussions centering around a draft motion on the Israeli attack and broader regional tensions.

Qatar, home to the biggest U.S. military base in the Middle East and a prominent broker of the Gaza conflict, is leveraging its diplomatic clout to claim more international responsibility. The attack, undertaken by an American ally on Qatari soil, has provoked international outrage and pushed Washington to reassess its security obligations in the region.

Analysts are confident the summit would mark a turning point in Arab-Islamic diplomacy, with expectations of concrete actions and not just words. The summit is seen as a measure of regional unity and a chance to send a firm message to Israel and America.