"It is time for the international community to stop applying double standards and punish Israel for all the crimes it has committed, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar's prime minister and foreign minister, told a meeting Sunday. However, it remains unclear just what the summit will be able to achieve, given some nations already have diplomatic recognition deals with Israel and may be reluctant to sever ties."
"Considering the deep tensions between the Gulf states and other regional actors, assembling the summit in less than a week, especially given its scale, is a notable achievement that underscores a shared sense of urgency in the region, the New York-based Soufan Center said. The key question is whether ... [the summit will] signal a shift toward more consequential measures against Israel, including diplomatic downgrades, targeted economic actions and restrictions on airspace and access."
Qatar is preparing to host a summit later today to respond to Israel's attack on Hamas leaders in Doha and to seek Arab and Islamic measures to restrain Israel. Qatar will continue mediating efforts toward a ceasefire despite the assault. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani called for the international community to stop double standards and to punish Israel for its crimes. Uncertainty remains about the summit's impact because some nations maintain diplomatic ties with Israel and may be reluctant to sever them. The New York-based Soufan Center said assembling the summit in under a week reflects regional urgency. The summit may consider diplomatic downgrades, targeted economic actions, and airspace and access restrictions. The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Benjamin Netanyahu aimed at limiting diplomatic fallout from the Doha attack, Gaza demolitions, and settlement expansion.
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