The 34th Arab League Summit opened on May 17 in Baghdad. This is an important event and symbolizes major changes in the region. The reports in Iraq note that the summit seeks to focus on many regional issues,

BAGHDAD, May 17, 2025 (WAFA) – The 34th Arab Summit, held today in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, issued a strong and unified call for an immediate cessation of the Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip and the urgent opening of all border crossings to allow the delivery of humanitarian aid.

By bna Cairo Bureau The 34th Arab League Summit concluded in Baghdad on May 17 with a declaration calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as regional leaders grappled with multiple crises across the Arab world amid questions about the gathering's long-term impact.