Israeli Strike on Doha Sparks Calls to Scrap Camp David, Fuels Talk of Arab NATO
Israel’s strike on Doha, a hub of Arab diplomacy, has triggered a wave of regional outrage and international condemnation, reviving debates over the Camp David Accords, U.S. support for Israel, and proposals for a joint Arab defense force.
According to the Middle East News, the attack — widely viewed as a violation of Qatar’s sovereignty — threatens to derail indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas, where Doha has played a central mediating role. Arab governments and civil society groups are pressing the UN Security Council to hold Israel accountable and to renew international backing for a two-state solution.
In Egypt, Al-Quds Al-Arabi reported that five political parties and dozens of public figures issued a joint statement on the 47th anniversary of the Camp David Accords, urging Cairo to withdraw from the treaty and end normalization with Israel. They linked Israel’s ongoing military operations in Gaza to what they called the “direct consequences” of Camp David.
Meanwhile, Al-Arab noted that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent trip to Israel underscored Washington’s continued support for Tel Aviv, even as Qatar sought Arab backing to sustain mediation efforts. Analysts say the visit reflects U.S. priorities amid mounting global pressure over Israel’s offensive in northern Gaza.
Simultaneously, Al-Khaleej Online reported that Egypt, backed by Saudi Arabia and other Arab states, is revisiting proposals for a joint Arab military alliance — dubbed an “Arab NATO” — to bolster collective defense against Israeli aggression. Military experts stress that while such a force could deter unilateral threats, its success would hinge on political will, economic coordination, and alternative arms supplies.
The strike on Doha has not only intensified diplomatic tensions but also sharpened debates over Arab unity, security cooperation, and the future of regional resistance to Israel.
