The Israeli strike on Doha last week was not an isolated incident. It carried implications that went far beyond Qatar itself, touching directly on the security of the Gulf and the stability of the wider region. The attack, which drew sharp condemnation across the Middle East and internationally, pushed Gulf, Arab and Islamic states to convene urgent summits, underscoring both the scale of the challenge and the need for a united response. Monday’s extraordinary Gulf summit in Doha was the first and most immediate reaction. It underscored a long-standing principle: Gulf security is indivisible.

The summit follows Israel's bombing of Hamas leaders in Qatar, a U.S. ally that's served as a key negotiator for a possible ceasefire in Gaza.

Arab states say US should use its leverage and influence as they promise to ‘activate joint defence mechanisms’