EurAsian Times Desk
When Israeli jets struck a residential compound in Doha last week, reportedly aiming at Hamas’s political leadership, the impact spread far beyond Qatar. The attack reignited old debates across the Arab and Islamic world.
Within days, leaders gathered in Doha. Their message was not only anger over the strike but also a renewed call to revisit an idea that has surfaced repeatedly over the years: a joint Arab military alliance, sometimes referred to as an “Arab NATO.”
This time, the conversation unfolded in the middle of a crisis. At the emergency summit, the proposal moved to the forefront. For some, the strike served as proof that Arab states need to stand together militarily. For others, it was a reminder of the divisions and rivalries that have kept such efforts from turning into anything more than words on paper.
Doha Summit: From Discussion To Potential Action
The Arab-Islamic summit opened in Doha on Sunday, and the question of a joint military alliance was at the center of the agenda.
Regional reports suggested that delegates were prepared to consider forming a combined military force, a move that, if it happens, would represent one of the most significant steps toward Arab military coordination in decades.
This push did not come out of nowhere. Just days before the Doha summit, Egypt and Saudi Arabia had secured Arab League approval for a joint security framework, giving the discussions a concrete foundation. The timing made the talks feel less like abstract debate and more like a possible turning point.
Egypt, with its large military, is positioning itself as the anchor for the alliance. Cairo is presenting itself as the natural center for any Arab NATO, a role that would strengthen its influence across the region.
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