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In a region long accustomed to geopolitical turbulence, there are moments that pierce the noise with unmistakable clarity. The recent Israeli aggression against Qatar is one such moment — a flagrant violation not only of Qatari sovereignty but of the collective security architecture that binds the Gulf Cooperation Council together.
ºÚÁÏÉçÇø’s response was swift and resolute. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s direct call to Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani was more than a diplomatic courtesy — it was a declaration of solidarity, a reaffirmation of the deep-rooted ties between Riyadh and Doha, and a signal that the Kingdom stands ready to mobilize its full capabilities in defense of its brotherly nation.This is not merely a bilateral matter. It is a regional alarm bell.

The Kingdom has made it clear: the security of Qatar is inseparable from the security of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø. Any assault on Doha is an assault on the GCC as a whole. Such provocations must be met with firm, coordinated action — political, legal, and strategic — to ensure they are never repeated under any guise or justification.

This transgression is a call to action for Gulf, Arab, and Islamic nations to close ranks and isolate Israel diplomatically and regionally.

Faisal J. Abbas

Israel’s pattern of behavior is no longer a matter of debate. Its repeated violations against Arab states, now including Qatar, reveal a blatant disregard for international law and diplomatic norms. This is not the conduct of a responsible state — it is the behavior of a rogue actor. The time has come for Arab nations to speak with one voice and demand accountability.
ºÚÁÏÉçÇø supports all measures Qatar may take to protect its sovereignty and national security. These actions are not only justified — they are essential. They send a clear message: our destinies are intertwined, and aggression against one is a threat to all.
This latest transgression is a test of Arab unity. It is a call to action for Gulf, Arab, and Islamic nations to close ranks and isolate Israel diplomatically and regionally. The message must be unmistakable: violations of Arab sovereignty will not be tolerated, and the cost of such recklessness will be steep.
Finally, the international community must rise to the occasion. It must condemn this unjustified attack and take meaningful steps to halt Israel’s destabilizing behavior. Regional peace and stability depend on it — and silence is no longer an option.

• Faisal J. Abbas is the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News.

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