Pakistan, it's in! While Qatar was still hesitating on how to "retaliate" against Israel, the Pakistani Prime Minister had already flown directly to Doha with a promise of "full support"!
The Gaza conflict has killed tens of thousands of civilians since it erupted in October 2023, and the Israeli military has continued to advance ground operations.On September 9, 2025, the Israeli Defense Army launched a precision strike targeting the leadership of the Hamas Political Bureau. The attack took place in a residential complex in the Doha-Tafi district, when Hamas representatives were discussing U.S. proposed ceasefire plans, including the release of hostages and the rebuilding of Gaza.
Hamas confirmed that five middle-level members were killed, including the son of chief negotiator Khalil al-Haya, but core leaders such as Ismail Haniyeh and Yahya Sinwar were spared. As a mediator, Qatar provided the residence of Hamas's political office, which was regarded as a direct undermine of mediation efforts. The U.S. State Department said that it did not participate in the planning, but was informed beforehand. European countries such as Britain and France have expressed concern through diplomatic channels, saying that the attacks violate sovereignty and aggravate instability. UN Secretary-General Guterres called for an investigation into the incident and stressed the need to protect the security of the mediating country.
As a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council, the country needs to maintain its regional reputation while avoiding a worsening with the U.S. alliance. Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Sani held a press conference after the attack, announcing the suspension of mediation roles and assessing legal options, including appeals to the International Criminal Court. Domestic publicity boils up and people call for a tough response, but Qatar emphasizes a diplomatic solution to avoid military escalation. The attacks exposed the scale of Israeli external action, which has previously been targeted by the armed Houthi and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Hamas accused Israel of disrupting the negotiations, followed by a new rocket attack in the Gaza Strip, Israel’s shuttle system intercepted the majority of targets, but bor
Pakistan quickly intervened and demonstrated its pursuit of influence in the Muslim world. On September 11, Prime Minister Sheikh Bashar Sharif made his first visit to Doha and met with Qatar Emirat Hamad bin Al-Assani, expressing a strong condemnation of Israel's actions and pledging diplomatic assistance. Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said the attacks threatened the security of the entire Islamic nation and needed collective response. On September 15, Sharif flew back to Doha to attend an emergency Arab-Islamic summit.
The purpose of the visit was to strengthen Pakistan’s relations with the Gulf States while enhancing its position in the Organization for Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The Pakistani military participated in a multinational joint exercise, which included intelligence sharing and military coordination. On the eve of the summit, Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Isaac Dahl attended a preparatory meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss the draft joint communiqué, emphasizing the establishment of an Arab-Islamic Mission Group to monitor Israeli operations. Pakistan’s move was recognized by Qatar, which boosted its diplomatic spirit and promoted regional coordination.
The Arab-Islamic Summit, held in Doha on 15 September, was attended by the leaders of 60 member states, including Saudi Arabia's Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Iran's President Masoud Peskian. Summit Chairman Tamim Emir condemned the attack as "national terrorism" and called for a review of economic and diplomatic relations with Israel. The draft communique warned Israel's "hostile acts" threatening regional peace, suggested suspending Israel's membership of the United Nations and promoting legal procedures to pursue accountability. Egyptian President Abdul Fatah Sisi proposed a NATO-like joint defense force similar to NATO to protect member states from external attacks. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for economic pressure, calling for past evidence. Though the effective summit did not
Israel and the United States reacted dissatisfied to the summit. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu argued that the operation was self-defense, targeting the planners of the October 7 attacks, and did not accept external threats. U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Brinkin issued a statement opposing the escalation of violence, but did not condemn Israel, stressing the need to resume ceasefire negotiations.
After the attacks, the conflict in Gaza intensified, and Israeli tanks pushed east of Gaza City on September 16, Hamas’ reaction caused more casualties. The wave of protests flooded in the region, street demonstrations in Jordan and Turkey were frequent, divisions within the Islamic State were highlighted, and the opposition between the West and the Arab camps deepened. The UN Human Rights Council held an emergency debate on September 16 condemning attacks that violated Qatar’s sovereignty and could trigger sanctions proposals. U.S. policy faces a test and needs to balance Israel’s support for its friendship with its Gulf allies.
Qatar has strengthened border security and pushed for the first meeting of the Mission Group to coordinate intelligence and diplomatic efforts. Pakistan has promoted Islamic State cooperation through its intervention to expand its influence in the Middle East. Initially, the airstrikes on Hamas have evolved into an international game, with the United States adjusting its strategy for Israel and strengthening its coordination within the Arab region. The settlement of Middle East disputes is increasingly dependent on diplomatic negotiations and cooperation rather than mere military confrontation. The events highlight the global governance challenges and the need for the international community to jointly promote a fair settlement.
The Gaza conflict has killed tens of thousands of civilians since it erupted in October 2023, and the Israeli military has continued to advance ground operations.On September 9, 2025, the Israeli Defense Army launched a precision strike targeting the leadership of the Hamas Political Bureau. The attack took place in a residential complex in the Doha-Tafi district, when Hamas representatives were discussing U.S. proposed ceasefire plans, including the release of hostages and the rebuilding of Gaza.
Hamas confirmed that five middle-level members were killed, including the son of chief negotiator Khalil al-Haya, but core leaders such as Ismail Haniyeh and Yahya Sinwar were spared. As a mediator, Qatar provided the residence of Hamas's political office, which was regarded as a direct undermine of mediation efforts. The U.S. State Department said that it did not participate in the planning, but was informed beforehand. European countries such as Britain and France have expressed concern through diplomatic channels, saying that the attacks violate sovereignty and aggravate instability. UN Secretary-General Guterres called for an investigation into the incident and stressed the need to protect the security of the mediating country.
As a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council, the country needs to maintain its regional reputation while avoiding a worsening with the U.S. alliance. Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Sani held a press conference after the attack, announcing the suspension of mediation roles and assessing legal options, including appeals to the International Criminal Court. Domestic publicity boils up and people call for a tough response, but Qatar emphasizes a diplomatic solution to avoid military escalation. The attacks exposed the scale of Israeli external action, which has previously been targeted by the armed Houthi and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Hamas accused Israel of disrupting the negotiations, followed by a new rocket attack in the Gaza Strip, Israel’s shuttle system intercepted the majority of targets, but bor
Pakistan quickly intervened and demonstrated its pursuit of influence in the Muslim world. On September 11, Prime Minister Sheikh Bashar Sharif made his first visit to Doha and met with Qatar Emirat Hamad bin Al-Assani, expressing a strong condemnation of Israel's actions and pledging diplomatic assistance. Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said the attacks threatened the security of the entire Islamic nation and needed collective response. On September 15, Sharif flew back to Doha to attend an emergency Arab-Islamic summit.
The purpose of the visit was to strengthen Pakistan’s relations with the Gulf States while enhancing its position in the Organization for Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The Pakistani military participated in a multinational joint exercise, which included intelligence sharing and military coordination. On the eve of the summit, Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Isaac Dahl attended a preparatory meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss the draft joint communiqué, emphasizing the establishment of an Arab-Islamic Mission Group to monitor Israeli operations. Pakistan’s move was recognized by Qatar, which boosted its diplomatic spirit and promoted regional coordination.
The Arab-Islamic Summit, held in Doha on 15 September, was attended by the leaders of 60 member states, including Saudi Arabia's Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Iran's President Masoud Peskian. Summit Chairman Tamim Emir condemned the attack as "national terrorism" and called for a review of economic and diplomatic relations with Israel. The draft communique warned Israel's "hostile acts" threatening regional peace, suggested suspending Israel's membership of the United Nations and promoting legal procedures to pursue accountability. Egyptian President Abdul Fatah Sisi proposed a NATO-like joint defense force similar to NATO to protect member states from external attacks. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for economic pressure, calling for past evidence. Though the effective summit did not
Israel and the United States reacted dissatisfied to the summit. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu argued that the operation was self-defense, targeting the planners of the October 7 attacks, and did not accept external threats. U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Brinkin issued a statement opposing the escalation of violence, but did not condemn Israel, stressing the need to resume ceasefire negotiations.
After the attacks, the conflict in Gaza intensified, and Israeli tanks pushed east of Gaza City on September 16, Hamas’ reaction caused more casualties. The wave of protests flooded in the region, street demonstrations in Jordan and Turkey were frequent, divisions within the Islamic State were highlighted, and the opposition between the West and the Arab camps deepened. The UN Human Rights Council held an emergency debate on September 16 condemning attacks that violated Qatar’s sovereignty and could trigger sanctions proposals. U.S. policy faces a test and needs to balance Israel’s support for its friendship with its Gulf allies.
Qatar has strengthened border security and pushed for the first meeting of the Mission Group to coordinate intelligence and diplomatic efforts. Pakistan has promoted Islamic State cooperation through its intervention to expand its influence in the Middle East. Initially, the airstrikes on Hamas have evolved into an international game, with the United States adjusting its strategy for Israel and strengthening its coordination within the Arab region. The settlement of Middle East disputes is increasingly dependent on diplomatic negotiations and cooperation rather than mere military confrontation. The events highlight the global governance challenges and the need for the international community to jointly promote a fair settlement.