Israel carried out a targeted strike against Hamas’ senior leadership in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday, further escalating its military campaign as ceasefire negotiations over the Gaza war remain stalemated.
In a joint statement on X (formerly Twitter), the Israel Defense Forces and the Shin Bet intelligence agency confirmed the operation, describing it as a “precise strike” on Hamas’ senior figures.
Qatar’s Aljazeera news channel reported that the top leadership of the Palestinian militant and political group survived the attack.
Citing an official Hamas statement, the channel reported that six others, including the son of its Gaza chief Khalil al-Hayya and one of his aides, as well as a Qatari officer, were killed in the Israeli strike. Israeli strike on Hamas
According to the channel, Hamas said the Israeli attack aimed at scuttling the ceasefire and prisoner exchange talks. Israeli strike on Hamas
The IDF and ISA conducted a precise strike targeting the senior leadership of the Hamas terrorist organization.
For years, these members of the Hamas leadership have led the terrorist organization’s operations, are directly responsible for the brutal October 7 massacre, and…
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) September 9, 2025
Earlier, an Israeli military spokesperson cited involvement by the Israeli Air Force while witnesses in Doha reported hearing loud explosions and seeing smoke rise over the Katara district. Israeli strike on Hamas
Hamas maintains its political headquarters in Doha, where the attack was believed to have taken place. Israeli strike on Hamas
Reacting to the strike, Qatar strongly condemned it as a “cowardly Israeli attack” and a “flagrant violation of international laws and norms,” according to Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari. Israeli strike on Hamas
This marks the second time Qatar as been directly targeted since the outbreak of war on October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched a surprise attack on southern Israel. Israeli strike on Hamas
The State of Qatar strongly condemns the cowardly Israeli attack that targeted residential buildings housing several members of the Political Bureau of Hamas in the Qatari capital, Doha. This criminal assault constitutes a blatant violation of all international laws and norms,…
— د. ماجد محمد الأنصاري Dr. Majed Al Ansari (@majedalansari) September 9, 2025
Qatar has been a key mediator in negotiations on ceasefire and return of hostages between Israel and Hamas. Israeli strike on Hamas
Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General António Guterres also condemned the Israeli action, urging all parties to focus on achieving a lasting ceasefire rather than further destabilizing the region. Israeli strike on Hamas
“We are just learning about the Israeli attacks in Qatar, a country that has been playing a very positive role to achieve a ceasefire and release of all hostages,” Guterres said during a news conference on the launch of his report on global military spending. Israeli strike on Hamas
This is a developing story, being updated.
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