The Israeli military conducted a precise strike in Doha, Qatar’s capital, targeting senior Hamas leaders in an assassination attempt, marking the first Israeli attack on Qatari soil.
The strike hit a residential building housing Hamas officials who were discussing a US-backed ceasefire proposal.
The attack occurred in a quiet residential neighborhood with foreign embassies in Doha and targeted senior Hamas leaders, including Khalil al-Hayya and Zaher Jabarin. Israel used precise munitions and intelligence to minimize civilian harm.
Qatar’s government strongly condemned the attack, calling it a “criminal act” and “blatant violation” of international law and Qatar’s sovereignty. The international community, including the United Nations, Arab League, Jordan, and Türkiye, also condemned the strike, emphasizing the need to respect Qatar’s sovereignty. Hamas denounced the attack, stating it targeted their negotiating team discussing a ceasefire proposal.
The incident has sparked widespread condemnation, with Qatar serving as a key mediator in ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas, hosting Hamas’s political bureau. The US Embassy in Doha issued a shelter-in-place order, urging citizens to follow embassy updates.