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ARAB-ISLAMIC SUMMIT IN DOHA: A UNIFIED RESPONSE TO ISRAELI AGGRESSION On September 15, 2025, Doha, the capital of Qatar, became the focal point of a significant diplomatic gathering as Arab and Islamic leaders convened for an extraordinary summit. This assembly was convened in response to Israel's unprecedented airstrike on September 9, which targeted a Hamas leadership meeting within Qatar's borders. The summit aimed to formulate a collective response to this violation of Qatari sovereignty and to address broader regional security concerns. BACKGROUND OF THE ISRAELI AIRSTRIKE The Israeli airstrike, dubbed "Operation Summit of Fire," involved ten Israeli fighter jets launching precision-guided munitions at a residential complex in the Leqtaifiya district of Doha. The targeted compound was known to house Hamas political figures who were engaged in ceasefire negotiations with Israel, mediated by Qatar. The attack resulted in the deaths of five Hamas official...