Jordan's King Abdullah II stated on September 15th, 2025, that the region will work to counter the Israeli government, emphasizing the necessity of practical decisions from a conference to end the war in Gaza and protect joint security and interests. The King cited aggression against Qatar as evidence of an escalating Israeli threat, demanding a clear and deterrent response. The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, echoed these sentiments, questioning Israel's negotiation intentions with Hamas and criticizing its war management, deportation policies, and settlement expansion. These statements were made amidst a reporting window of 29 minutes, from 1:18 PM to 1:47 PM UTC on September 15th, 2025. The Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, also described Israel as an enemy and urged serious consideration of the Palestinian issue. The King of Jordan specifically referenced the "bloodthirsty" nature of the Israeli government and called for its expulsion. These diplomatic exchanges highlight significant regional disapproval of Israeli policies. In related developments, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) facilitated the transfer of rare archaeological findings, including mosaics and pottery of the Christian community in Gaza, to a safe location as part of Gaza City evacuations. Separately, Hebrew media outlet [@kaisos1987](https://x.com/kaisos1987) reported statements from the Emir of Qatar and the King of Jordan regarding the Israeli government's actions. Israeli journalist [@amit_seagal](https://x.com/amit_seagal) noted a deterioration in Israel's international standing, with promises of normalization replaced by a focus on isolation. Previous reports from September 15th indicated that Eurovision had unofficially proposed Israel either withdraw from the 2026 competition or compete under a neutral flag due to boycott threats. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had also remarked on Israel entering a phase of economic "insulation" and adaptation. Madrid Mayor José Luis Martínez Almeida stated on September 15th that there is "no genocide in Gaza." U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was scheduled to visit Qatar on September 16th, 2025, after meetings with Israeli officials, while President Donald Trump reiterated support for Qatar and urged caution in Gaza operations. Al Jazeera English reported seven infants died at Nasser Medical Complex in Gaza due to malnutrition and siege conditions on September 15th.
