In a three-day summit held in Washington, DC, NATO leaders, led by US President Joe Biden, unveiled a series of new pledges to Ukraine, emphasizing the alliance's commitment to supporting the war-torn European country. As the 75th anniversary of the military alliance was marked, Biden warned against autocrats seeking to disrupt the global order and expressed concern over Russia's aggression towards Ukraine.

During the summit, NATO leaders focused on providing military and financial support to Ukraine, pledging their full collective support in countering Russian aggression. The leaders emphasized Ukraine's future within the bloc, underscoring their commitment to its security and stability.

While the summit saw a strong stance against Russia and China, discussions regarding the conflict in Gaza were notably absent. The 38-point joint communique released by NATO did not mention the ongoing conflict, sparking criticism from analysts and some leaders.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan raised concerns over NATO's apparent disregard for the situation in Gaza, highlighting the violation of Western values. Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez echoed these sentiments, urging the alliance to show unity and consistency in supporting Gaza, just as they had done for Ukraine.

Reports from the summit highlighted the absence of discussions on Gaza, despite the United States announcing the resumption of bomb shipments to Israel on the same day. The lack of attention to the situation in Gaza raised concerns among experts and observers.

Though NATO's focus remained largely on Ukraine, there were notable shifts in its approach. The alliance intensified its rhetoric against China, accusing it of enabling Russia's war against Ukraine through extensive support for Russia's defense industry. NATO also attributed Iran and North Korea with aiding the conflict by providing direct military assistance to Russia.

However, the summit did not address Georgia's path towards NATO membership, despite referencing Ukraine, Moldova, and Bosnia and Herzegovina as aspirants for membership. Georgia's relationship with the West has deteriorated in recent years, with NATO expressing concerns about the country's controversial foreign agents law.

The summit also provided an opportunity for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss his government's foreign policy and bilateral relations with allied leaders. Starmer pledged to continue the previous Conservative administration's support for Ukraine, with the possibility of deepening ties in military cooperation, financial aid, and humanitarian diplomacy.

Meanwhile, concerns surrounding President Biden's age and fitness for office have emerged, influencing the bloc's future. These concerns have raised questions about the US's commitment to NATO, as former President Donald Trump, who is leading in polls in key swing states, has expressed opposition to providing further aid to Ukraine and threatened to withdraw the US from the alliance.

As the NATO summit concluded, attention remains on the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, with critics lamenting the lack of unified action by NATO in addressing both crises. The outcomes of the summit and their impact on global security will continue to be closely monitored in the coming months.