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Qatar's Prime Minister called for the international community to end double standards and hold Israel accountable amid a regional crisis, as Arab and Islamic leaders prepare for an emergency summit to address Israel's actions in Gaza and seek stronger US security guarantees and unified Arab-Islamic responses.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi attends a major summit in Saudi Arabia, marking the first visit by an Iranian leader in 11 years. Arab leaders at the summit press for an end to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Raisi emphasizes the importance of saving the Palestinians and criticizes the United States for supporting the Israeli offensive. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman rejects the war and demands an immediate cessation of military operations. The summit aims to discuss ways to stop Israeli aggression on Gaza, with the attendance of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad signaling Syria's rehabilitation among Arab states.
Saudi Arabia will host emergency Arab and Islamic summits in the coming days to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with the objective of driving towards a peaceful resolution. The Arab summit will be held in Riyadh, while the Islamic summit will also take place in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, Saudi Arabia plans to convene a summit with African nations, although the date has not been specified. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is set to visit Saudi Arabia for the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation summit, marking the first visit by an Iranian head of state since the two countries ended years of hostility in March.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was welcomed back to the Arab fold at an Arab summit in Saudi Arabia, after years of isolation due to his crackdown and war. The move is opposed by the US and other Western powers. Gulf states have tried to remain neutral in the Ukraine conflict despite Western pressure on Gulf oil producers to help isolate Russia. Syria's readmission to the Arab League is a strong signal that Assad's isolation of more than a decade is ending.