Doha, Qatar – September 19, 2025 – As an emergency Arab-Islamic summit convened in Doha today, pressure mounted on Arab nations to move beyond condemnation and impose tangible consequences on Israel following its recent attacks. The summit, prompted by escalating regional tensions, signals a potential turning point in Arab-Israeli relations, five years after the normalization agreements known as the Abraham Accords.
The gathering comes at a critical juncture. While the Abraham Accords-brokered in 2020 between Israel,the UAE,Bahrain,and Morocco-promised a “warm peace” and long-term generational change,recent events have cast doubt on the sustainability of those agreements.The question now is whether Arab states will prioritize economic, diplomatic, or other forms of pressure on Israel, potentially jeopardizing the hard-won normalization deals, or seek alternative de-escalation strategies. Affected parties include not only Israel and Arab nations but also the United States, a key mediator in the region, and global energy markets.
A collaborative article published by authors including Allison minor, Daniel B. Shapiro, Amir Hayek, Loay Alshareef, Ahmed Khuzaie, and Sarah Zaaimi reflects on the fifth anniversary of the Abraham Accords, framing the normalization process as a long-term project now facing significant headwinds.the authors, representing American, Bahraini, Emirati, israeli, and Moroccan perspectives, underscore the transformational nature of the Accords and the potential for a lasting peace.
The summit’s agenda focuses on coordinating a unified Arab and Islamic response to the recent Israeli actions, with discussions expected to center on potential sanctions, diplomatic isolation, and support for international legal efforts.The outcome of the summit will likely dictate the trajectory of regional stability for the foreseeable future.
