‘Watershed’: How Saudi-Pakistan defence pact reshapes region’s geopolitics Deal reflects the Gulf’s anxieties as US credibility wanes after Israel’s attack on Doha. But it affects India, too. Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2025
Saudi Arabia signs pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan in signal to Israel Israel did not immediately acknowledge the pact The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025
Leading Hamas official makes first comments since Israeli attack in Qatar Hamas official Ghazi Hamad was at the location Israel had attacked in Qatar last week, describing it as ‘intense’. Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2025
Israeli fighter jets launched ballistic missiles from the Red Sea in Qatar strike, official says When Israel targeted Hamas leaders meeting in Qatar to consider a Gaza ceasefire proposal, Israeli fighter jets over the Red Sea launched ballistic missiles in the strike The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025
As Israel struck Qatar, South Africans saw echo of last decade of apartheid In the 70s and 80s, South Africa hit Zambia, Angola, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique. Israel’s struck 8 nations this year. Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2025
Qatar’s emir visits Jordan to discuss cooperation after Israel attack The visit is Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s first since Israel’s strike on Doha last week. Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2025
'Gaza is burning' after heavy strikes overnight, Israel’s defence minister says ISRAELI Defence Minister Israel Katz declared that “Gaza is burning” as the Israeli military began a ground offensive targeting Gaza City on… The National (Scotland) · Sep 16, 2025
Israel Launches Major Ground Offensive In Gaza City As UN Accuses It Of Genocide The assault comes as an independent United Nations inquiry issued a landmark finding accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza — a charge Israel has denounced as "false and distorted.'' International Business Times · Sep 16, 2025
Israel's Qatar attack was a costly failure Hamas' top leaders survived. Israel's reputation suffered another blow. Axios · Sep 16, 2025
Rubio, en route to Qatar, warns of ‘short window’ to secure Gaza ceasefire US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hails Qatar for mediation in the wake of Israel’s brazen attack in Doha. Al Jazeera · Sep 16, 2025
Israel says ‘Gaza is burning’ as it begins ground offensive Ground offensive begins after UN probe finds Israel is committing genocide in Gaza The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025
The Latest: Palestinians report heavy strikes as Israeli defense minister says 'Gaza is burning' Palestinian residents have reported heavy strikes across Gaza City and Israel's defense minister has said "Gaza is burning." The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025
Rubio Asks Qatar To Stay As Mediator After Israeli Strike US Secretary of State Marco Rubio headed to Qatar Tuesday to ask it to stay on as mediator in Gaza, hoping to reassure the Gulf partner a week after Israeli airstrikes there against Hamas leaders. International Business Times · Sep 16, 2025
Arab-Islamic emergency summit offers mixed response to Israeli strike on Hamas in Doha A final statement from the meeting only called on states to “take all possible legal and effective measures to prevent Israel from continuing its actions against the Palestinian people.” Euronews · Sep 16, 2025
Al Jazeera · Sep 16, 2025 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.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 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’
Axios · Sep 15, 2025 Scoop: Netanyahu spoke to Trump before Israel bombed Qatar Trump has denied being consulted before the Israeli strike in Doha.
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025 Arab and Islamic leaders hold major summit after Israel’s bombing of Doha IN FULL
The Conversation · 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 Guardian - UK · 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
Al Jazeera · 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.
The Independent UK · 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
Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2025 Who are the 57 members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation? Representatives from the Arab and Muslim world have gathered in Doha to respond to Israel’s attack on Qatar.
International Business Times · Sep 15, 2025 Israel Attack Aimed To Halt Gaza Talks, Qatar Emir Tells Emergency Summit Qatar's emir accused Israel of trying to derail Gaza ceasefire efforts with its attack on Hamas in Doha, as Arab and Muslim leaders held emergency talks on Monday to discuss a unified response.