Following the Israeli strike on Doha, Qatar has become the center of urgent global diplomatic activity. The President of the United Arab Emirates has already arrived in Doha. Meanwhile, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is en route on an emergency visit.
The Prime Minister, accompanied by key federal ministers, will meet Qatari leadership to show solidarity against Israeli aggression. He is expected to hold a meeting with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Pakistan has also offered to co-host a conference of Islamic and Arab countries in response to the attack.
In a surprise development, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is also expected to visit Doha today. His visit was not pre-scheduled, indicating the urgency of the situation. The Crown Prince is likely to join talks with regional leaders on a united response to Israel’s actions.
UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reached Doha earlier, and Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah also visited Qatar recently. These visits reflect growing regional concern over the escalating situation. Qatar’s diplomatic role has gained international importance since the attack.
The Qatari Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, told U.S. media that the Israeli attack ended hopes for the release of hostages. He blamed Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for worsening the crisis and called for international justice. The attack, carried out on September 9, reportedly targeted senior Hamas leaders in Doha. Though top leaders survived, five people, including a key advisor and son of Khalil al-Hayya, were killed.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump also criticized Netanyahu, calling the attack on Doha an unwise move.