•GCC leaders vowed to share Intel shares under Unified Military Command
• Plan missile early warning system; joint training
The Gulf Cooperation Commission (GCC) countries have pledged to take detailed steps to strengthen collective defense, including plans to increase intelligence sharing, develop new missile warning systems and hold joint defense exercises, after Israel launched a fatal strike on the DA earlier this month.
Following the emergency Arab-Islamic summit, leaders expressed shock at Israel’s attacks throughout the Middle East, officials related to Doha discuss military intelligence unification, military intelligence unification in the UAE national Report.
The GCC – the political and economic alliance of six Middle Eastern countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates – agreed to expand intelligence sharing through the Unified Military Command.
The six-member group said they would quickly build a regional early cruise system to offset ballistic missiles and share “air situations” with all affected countries.
The statement said the measures will also be conducted within three months for joint forces and command center exercises, followed by real-time air defense exercises.
The statement added that in order to address all risks and challenges, continuous efforts across military and intelligence services will be taken to enhance Gulf security cooperation and integrate security systems.
“The priority is to ensure the security, stability and security of all Gulf Cooperation Council countries,” the council said, warning that the risks of months of conflict have become uneasy.
The decision comes a few days later in Israel Target The Hamas delegation in Doha has been discussing the ceasefire clause of the Gaza war.
strike Killed five members The Palestinian group, including the son of exiled political leaders, and Katari security officials. Qatar said it had no prior warning before the explosion, Hamas said senior leaders survived the attack
During the meeting, the Council condemned the Israeli strike as a “dangerous and unacceptable” provocation.
Doha’s representatives include senior defense officials from all six Gulf states, UAE Minister of Defense Mohammed Al Mazrouei; Bahrain Minister of Defense Lieutenant General Abdullah Al Nuim; Saudi Arabia Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Abdul bin bin Mohammed; Oman’s Secretary-General Mohammed Zaabi; Kuwait Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Al Abdullah Al Sabah and Jasem Al Budaiwi.
Officials said the presence of all ministers emphasized the urgent need to forge a common regional shield.
Although the GCC has long spoken about greater military integration, efforts often falter because of different political competition and threat concepts.
Thursday’s deal was a turning point in the gravity of Israel’s unprecedented strike within Qatar.
Published on September 20, 2025
