Qatar hosts Arab-Islamic emergency summit: Who said what? Arab, Muslim leaders gather in Qatar to condemn Israeli attack in Doha and warn Gaza war is a campaign of extermination. Al Jazeera · Sep 16, 2025
GCC to activate defence mechanism; Doha summit slams Israel’s Qatar attack The Gulf states pledge to activate the joint defence pact as Arab and Islamic leaders stand in solidarity with Qatar. Al Jazeera · Sep 16, 2025
Gulf leaders call on Trump to rein in Israel after Qatar emergency summit Arab states say US should use its leverage and influence as they promise to ‘activate joint defence mechanisms’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025
Scoop: Netanyahu spoke to Trump before Israel bombed Qatar Trump has denied being consulted before the Israeli strike in Doha. Axios · Sep 15, 2025
Arab and Islamic leaders hold major summit after Israel’s bombing of Doha IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
Israel’s strike on Qatar was a serious blow against diplomacy in the Middle East The recent Israeli strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, where they had gathered to discuss a US-brokered peace proposal, has triggered substantial repercussions throughout the Middle East and beyond. Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, characterised it as a “justified” operation against a militant organisation. The Conversation · Sep 15, 2025
Rubio says Netanyahu has full support of US over plans to destroy Hamas US secretary of state, who is visiting Jerusalem, warns of ‘Israeli counter reaction’ if allies recognise Palestine The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025
Arab-Islamic summit: Qatar’s emir vows to ‘confront Israeli aggression’ The emir accuses Israel of trying to ‘thwart negotiations’ for Gaza ceasefire, as he warns against Israeli expansionism. Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2025
Fifty Arab and Muslim leaders host urgent summit in Qatar over Israel’s ‘treacherous’ Doha bombing The unprecedented meeting of so many leaders shows the seriousness of the emergency summit as Benjamin Netanyahu hints of further strikes against Hamas on the horizon The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
Rubio states Hamas ‘must cease to exist’ during Israel visit IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
Netanyahu defends Israeli operations in Gaza City and 'legitimate' strike on Hamas in Qatar Netanyahu criticised international condemnation of Israel following their strike on Doha last week, saying retaliatory Israeli attacks in Europe in the 1970s did not generate “a great cry of wrongdoing”. Euronews · Sep 15, 2025
Rubio promises ‘unwavering’ US support for Israel after meeting with Netanyahu in wake of Qatar attack Trump had warned Israel to be ‘very careful’ following its attacks on Doha, which sparked international outrage The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
Netanyahu and Rubio stick to established Israeli-US narrative on Gaza war Netanyahu reiterates Israel takes ‘full responsibility’ for Qatar attack; Rubio says Hamas must ‘cease to exist’. Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2025
The art of the fawn: pouring praise on Trump is latest political phenomenon World leaders, moguls and even journalists have realized that to deal with the president, they must speak glowingly The Guardian - US · Sep 15, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025 Spain’s PM calls for Israel sports ban as rocket-launcher contract reportedly cancelled Pedro Sánchez speaks after Gaza protesters forced cycle race’s early end, while €700m deal with Israeli defence firm said to be off
International Business Times · Sep 15, 2025 Rubio To Discuss Qatar Aftermath, Gaza With Netanyahu US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to examine the aftermath of an Israeli strike in Qatar opposed by Washington and its effects on efforts for a Gaza truce.
Euronews · Sep 15, 2025 Qatar PM blasts Israel over attack in Doha as Arab leaders convene for emergency summit Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani stressed the moment had come for consequences to Israel’s attacks in the wider Middle East.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025 Monday briefing: Israel’s bombing of Qatar threatens the fabric of Gulf security In today’s newsletter: For decades, Gulf states have believed that a close relationship with US will guarantee their safety. That is no longer the case
The Guardian - US · Sep 15, 2025 Trump news at a glance: president claims people on ‘the left’ are under investigation after Kirk shooting Utah governor Spencer Cox says suspect Tyler Robinson not cooperating with authorities. Key Trump administration stories from Sunday 14 September
Al Jazeera · Sep 14, 2025 Israel kills 53 in Gaza, flattens more towers as toll from famine rises Israel intensifies its bombardment of Gaza City, levelling 16 buildings, including three towers, and killing dozens.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2025 Vingegaard wins Vuelta after final stage cancelled amid pro-Palestinian protests in Madrid Jonas Vingegaard of Visma-Lease a Bike won the Vuelta a España after organisers cancelled the final stage amid pro-Palestinian protests in Madrid
The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2025 Rubio in Israel for talks to limit diplomatic damage over Qatar strikes US secretary of state says Trump ‘not happy’ about Israeli attack that targeted Hamas officials in Doha for Gaza talks
Al Jazeera · Sep 14, 2025 Attacking Qatar shows Israel doesn’t want a Gaza ceasefire Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu keeps changing position on a Gaza ceasefire, using different ploys to keep the war going.
The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2025 Rubio in Israel in wake of Qatar attack as Israeli strikes intensify in northern Gaza U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Israel as it intensifies attacks on northern Gaza
The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2025 Marco Rubio arrives in Israel as US demands answers over Qatar attack Mr Rubio’s trip proceeded despite President Donald Trump’s reported anger at Mr Netanyahu over the Israeli strike in Doha