"Gaza Massacre" Dominates Arab Summit Agenda in Baghdad
Published on Friday • NB Newsroom
A Summit Marked by Urgency
On Friday, leaders from across the Arab world convened in Baghdad for a high-stakes summit, with one issue overshadowing all others — the ongoing massacre in Gaza.
As civilian casualties in Gaza mount by the hour, the summit has become a platform for unified condemnation and urgent calls for international action. For more context, see this BBC report on Gaza.
Calls for an Immediate Ceasefire
Arab leaders demanded an immediate ceasefire and the lifting of the siege on Gaza, emphasizing the dire humanitarian crisis facing over two million Palestinians.
The summit highlighted reports of children dying from starvation, bombed hospitals, and entire neighborhoods being wiped off the map. Leaders described the attacks as “a blatant violation of international law and human dignity.”
International Silence Under Fire
A repeated concern throughout the summit was the silence of Western powers in the face of what many described as an unfolding war crime. Arab leaders criticized the lack of effective pressure on Israel and called for global accountability.
A Unified Voice for Gaza
While political divisions have long challenged Arab unity, the tragedy in Gaza has sparked an unprecedented alignment of voices. From North Africa to the Gulf, leaders echoed a shared demand: stop the bloodshed now.
The summit concluded with a joint resolution urging the United Nations and international community to act swiftly and prevent further atrocities.