The UN Human Rights Council will urgently convene due to Israel’s airstrike on Qatar

On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, an urgent discussion of the United Nations Human Rights Council will be held in Geneva regarding Israel’s attack on Hamas leaders, which took place on September 9. This was reported by the news agency Reuters.

Escalation of Relations

The airstrike, according to Hamas, claimed the lives of five of its members, but the leadership of the terrorist organization was not harmed. This event led to the unification of Gulf countries that support the US, increasing tensions between the United Arab Emirates and Israel. The latter normalized their diplomatic relations in 2020, and this incident may negatively affect their relations.

The countries that initiated the debates are Pakistan on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and Kuwait on behalf of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf. This underscores the depth of concern among Arab states regarding Israel’s actions.

Criticism of Israel’s Actions

The escalation of conflicts in the region occurs against the backdrop of a meeting of Arab and Islamic leaders in Doha. Participants in this meeting are expected to condemn Israel’s attack on Qatar and other “hostile actions” that threaten peace and normalization of relations in the region. The draft resolution of the meeting also emphasizes the need for collective actions to prevent further incidents.

US Reaction

American military recorded the movement of Israeli fighters heading towards the Persian Gulf. The United States requested explanations, however, by the time Israel responded, the missiles were already in the air. This information caused strong reactions in the White House and concern among key advisors to President Trump.

The situation was particularly tense as the US was expecting a response from Hamas to a new peace initiative proposed by the president in Gaza.

Impact on the Region

Despite statements about peace, Israel’s actions significantly undermine stability in the region. The escalation of confrontations may lead to unpredictable consequences for both Arab countries and US allies.

The discussion in Geneva will present an important platform for analyzing the current situation and minimizing risks associated with the escalation of the conflict. The attention of the international community is already focused on how to proceed to avoid a repetition of similar incidents in the future.