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On September 9, 2025, Israel conducted a rare airstrike in Doha targeting senior Hamas political leaders amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations. The attack, condemned by Qatar and multiple Gulf states, disrupted peace talks and raised regional tensions. Israel claimed the strike was a precise operation against those responsible for the October 2023 attacks on Israel.
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Regional leaders gather in Doha for an emergency Arab-Islamic summit following Israel's attack targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar. The summit aims to formulate concrete measures against Israel amid regional tensions, with some leaders calling for severing ties and others discussing regional security responses. The event underscores escalating regional conflict and diplomatic fallout.
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Arab and Islamic leaders convened in Doha for an emergency summit following Israel's strike on Qatar, which killed Hamas officials. The summit aims to pressure Israel to end its Gaza campaign, with leaders condemning the attack as a breach of regional stability and sovereignty. The meeting underscores regional solidarity amid escalating tensions.
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Khaled el-Enany, Egypt's former tourism and antiquities minister, has been elected to lead UNESCO, marking the first Arab to hold the position. The vote follows the US withdrawal from the organization, which faces financial and political challenges. The decision now awaits ratification at the upcoming general assembly.
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The planned Russia-Arab summit scheduled for October 15 in Moscow has been postponed due to insufficient confirmations from regional leaders. Only Syria and the Arab League confirmed attendance, while key powers like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE did not. Putin cited concerns over U.S. Gaza negotiations influencing Arab participation.
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Turkey, along with several Muslim nations, is working to establish an international stabilization force in Gaza to oversee ceasefire implementation and governance. Despite Israeli opposition, Turkey emphasizes Palestinian self-governance and increased humanitarian aid amid ongoing violence and ceasefire violations.