Qatar hosts an emergency summit of Arab and Islamic states following last week's Israeli airstrike on Hamas leaders in Doha.

DOHA - In a pivotal move, Qatar is hosting an emergency summit comprising Arab and Islamic nations in response to last week's Israeli airstrike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha. The gathering underscores escalating tensions in the region.

A draft resolution, reportedly obtained by prominent news agencies, denounces Israel's "hostile acts including genocide, ethnic cleansing, and starvation," actions deemed detrimental to "the prospects of peace and coexistence." Israel firmly denies such accusations.

Analysts suggest that although rhetoric is likely to be strong, tangible military responses seem improbable due to complex geopolitical dynamics. Practical decisions from the summit remain uncertain.

In his remarks preceding the summit, Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani called upon the international community to abandon "double standards" and hold Israel accountable for its actions.

The situation drew a measured response from US President Donald Trump on Sunday who acknowledged Qatar’s strategic role as an ally while advising caution. "Israel and everybody else, we have to be careful. When we attack people we have to be careful," he asserted.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio departed for Israel on Saturday expressing dissatisfaction over how events unfolded in Qatar. During his visit, scheduled meetings with Israeli officials will cover pressing issues like the conflict in Gaza.

The United Nations Security Council has officially condemned the strike on Doha. In a unified statement, council members emphasized de-escalation as they expressed solidarity with Qatar following the incident.

Defending its action, Israeli President Isaac Herzog stated that the airstrike was necessary to eliminate barriers impeding negotiation processes aimed at halting hostilities.

The aftermath of the attack saw significant casualties; Hamas confirmed that its negotiation team survived despite losing five members, including a key negotiator's son. A Qatari security official also perished during the assault.

Qatar continues to play a vital role as a mediator striving for diplomatic resolutions between Hamas and Israel since housing Hamas' political bureau starting in 2012. Its geopolitical significance is further highlighted by hosting a major American airbase near Doha.