President Donald Trump said he feels “very badly” that the Israeli strike on Hamas leaders occurred in the Qatari capital of Doha.
At least six people were killed in the strike, including two senior members of Hamas involved with Gaza ceasefire negotiations, their escorts, and a member of Qatari security.
“This morning, the Trump administration was notified by the United States military that Israel was attacking Hamas, which very unfortunately was located in a section of Doha, the capital of Qatar,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said as she shared a statement from the president.
“The president views Qatar as a strong ally and friend of the United States, and feels very badly about the location of this attack… Unilaterally bombing inside Qatar, a sovereign nation and close ally of the United States that is working very hard and bravely taking risks with us to broker peace, does not advance Israel or America’s goals. However, eliminating Hamas, who have profited off the misery of those living in Gaza is a worthy goal.”
What to Know:
Israeli officials confirmed the strike aimed at Hamas’ political leadership in Doha.
Qatar acknowledged the attack and condemned it as a “cowardly” violation of international law.
The U.S. had advanced warning of Israel’s strike plans on Hamas leadership in Qatar.
Smoke was seen rising over the capital, though casualties remain unconfirmed.
An Israeli military spokesman said the air force carried out the operation.
Qatar Airways flights continued landing, while a Qatari air force jet was seen patrolling.
The strike is the second direct attack on Qatar since the October 7, 2023, Hamas assault on Israel.
Qatar is designated as a major non-NATO ally of the United States. It is home to Al-Udeid airbase, the largest U.S. military base in the region.
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06:52 PM EDT
Cuba, Venezuela join nations condemning Israel attack
Cuba’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez condemned Israel’s attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar, calling it an “extrajudicial execution by Zionism.”
Venezuela’s foreign ministry also slammed the Israeli strikes on Doha, calling it “an act of state terrorism, a flagrant violation of international law, and a challenge to the principles of peaceful coexistence among nations.”
Cuba and Venezuela are the latest countries to join the global condemnation of Israel’s strikes on Tuesday.
06:43 PM EDT
WATCH: Mike Johnson says ‘Hamas must be eradicated’ after strikes
06:29 PM EDT
Trump celebrates Hezbollah hostage release as he calls on Hamas to do same
President Donald Trump has celebrated the release of Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Princeton student.
Trump said Tsurkov is now “safely in the American Embassy in Iraq after being tortured for many months”, following her release by Kata’ib Hezbollah.
“I will always fight for JUSTICE, and never give up. HAMAS, RELEASE THE HOSTAGES, NOW!” he wrote on Truth Social on Tuesday evening.
06:19 PM EDT
Spain condemns Israel’s ‘flagrant violation of international law’
Spain has “categorically condemned” Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar on Tuesday.
The Spanish government called the deadly attack a “violation of Qatari territorial sovereignty and a flagrant violation of international law”.
“Spain reiterates its call for restraint and respect for international law to preserve regional stability, for an immediate cessation of violence, and for a return to diplomatic negotiations,” it said in a statement.
06:13 PM EDT
Qatar prime minister says nothing will stop Qatar from being a mediator in Middle East
Qatari prime minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said on Tuesday that nothing would deter Qatar from its mediation efforts in the Middle East.
“Qatar has spared no efforts and will do everything it can to stop this war in Gaza, but for current talks, I do not think there’s something valid right now after what we saw from today’s attack,” Al Thani said at a Tuesday news conference.
Al Thani also warned that Qatar reserves the right to “respond to this blatant attack and will take all necessary measures to respond.”
06:10 PM EDT
Lindsay Graham says he will always be Israel’s partner in destroying threats to the Jewish state
Sen. Lindsey Graham welcomed Israel’s strikes on U.S. ally Qatar on Tuesday.
Graham also said that the military strike on Hamas leader who were negotiating for a ceasefire in Doha, should be a warning for anyone else who “cheered on the October 7 attack against Israel.”
“This is your fate,” he said.
He also warned Palestinians that “Your future depends on the political and military demise of Hamas.”
“To my Israeli friends: I understand your determination to ensure there are no more “October 7″ attacks and that those who want to destroy the Jewish state are denied that capability. I will always be your partner in this endeavor,” he added.
“To Lebanon: Hezbollah is on my mind,” he added. “To Syria: Choose wisely.”
To those who planned and cheered on the October 7 attack against Israel, the United States’ greatest ally in the region: This is your fate.
To the Palestinian people: Your future depends on the political and military demise of Hamas. If Hamas lays down their weapons tomorrow,… https://t.co/u2CBqcJt7G
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) September 9, 2025
05:33 PM EDT
Qatar’s prime minister says US didn’t give enough warning
Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani responded to President Donald Trump’s claims that the United States had warned Qatar of the incoming attack from Israel.
Al Thani said Qatar was only given a warning ten minutes before the strike, which he said was inadequate.
05:26 PM EDT
Qatar’s prime minister calls Israeli strike act of ‘state terror’
Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani called the Israeli strike an act of “state terror.”
“These barbaric actions only reflect the barbarism of this person, who is dragging the region to a place where it unfortunately cannot be repaired,” he said, in reference to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Al Thani added that Qatar would “spare no effort” to end the war in Gaza but he said there may not be anything “valid” in peace talks after the strike.
05:10 PM EDT
WATCH: Israel strikes on Hamas leadership in Qatar
04:59 PM EDT
Houthis claim responsibility for ballistic missile fired at Israel
The Houthis have said that they had fired several ballistic missiles towards Israel just hours after the Israeli strike on Qatar.
Military spokesperson Yahya Saree said, in a prerecorded message Tuesday, that multi-warhead ballistic missiles targeted “several sensitive targets around occupied Jerusalem.”
Saree added that the Houthis had also sent three drones targeting Ilan and Asaf Ramon International Airport in southern Israel.
Earlier today, sirens rang out across Jerusalem and much of Israel after the IDF reported a missile had been fired at Israel.
04:49 PM EDT
Trump says he did not make decision for Israel to strike Doha
President Donald Trump said that the decision for Israel to bomb the Qatari capital of Doha was made entirely by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
“This morning, the Trump Administration was notified by the United States Military that Israel was attacking Hamas which, very unfortunately, was located in a section of Doha, the Capital of Qatar,” he said in a post on Truth Social.
“This was a decision made by Prime Minister Netanyahu, it was not a decision made by me,” he added.
Trump also repeated some of the statement that was shared by White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt earlier today.
“Unilaterally bombing inside Qatar, a Sovereign Nation and close Ally of the United States, that is working very hard and bravely taking risks with us to broker Peace, does not advance Israel or America’s goals,” he said. “However, eliminating Hamas, who have profited off the misery of those living in Gaza, is a worthy goal.”
Trump said that he had assured Qatari leadership that a similar attack “will not happen again on their soil.”
It is unclear how the president plans to prevent this.
04:38 PM EDT
Sudan confirms solidarity with Qatar
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, spoke with President of the Sudanese Transitional Sovereignty Council, General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, Tuesday in the wake of the strike.
Qatari media reports that Al-Burhan called Al Thani to affirm Sudan’s solidarity with Qatar and to condemn Israel’s attack.
During the call, the Sudanese leader emphasized the categorical rejected of any aggression that threatens to undermine Qatar and the stability of the region.
سمو الأمير يتلقى اتصالا هاتفيا من رئيس مجلس السيادة الانتقالي السوداني أكد خلاله تضامن #السودان مع دولة #قطر وإدانته الشديدة للهجوم الإسرائيلي الجبان مشددا على رفضه القاطع لأي اعتداء يهدد أمن وسلامة قطر ويقوض أمن واستقرار المنطقة#قنا https://t.co/hz66xn0HWj pic.twitter.com/uUSxYhRyXf
— وكالة الأنباء القطرية (@QatarNewsAgency) September 9, 2025
04:22 PM EDT
EU says Israel broke international law with Tuesday’s strike
The European Union said that Israel had breached international law and Qatar’s territorial integrity after it launched a strike on Doha.
“Today’s airstrike by Israel against Hamas leaders in Doha breaches international law and Qatar’s territorial integrity, and risks a further escalation of violence in the region,” said Anouar El Anouni, a spokesperson for the European Commission said in a statement.
“Any escalation of the war in Gaza must be avoided — it is in no one’s interest. We will continue to support all efforts towards a ceasefire in Gaza,” he said.
04:05 PM EDT
WATCH: UN Chief condemns Israel strike in Qatar
03:54 PM EDT
Qatar tells United Nations it won’t tolerate ‘reckless Israeli behavior’
Qatar has told the United Nations Security Council that it will “not tolerate this reckless Israeli behavior and the ongoing disruption of regional security” after the strike in Doha.
“The state of Qatar strongly condemns this cowardly criminal assault, which constitutes a blatant violation of all international laws and norms,” Qatar’s UN ambassador Alya Ahmed Saif Al-Thani continued in a letter the council on Tuesday.
“Investigations are underway at the highest level, and further details will be announced as soon as they are available,” she added in the letter, seen by Reuters.
02:59 PM EDT
Israeli strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar sparks global condemnation
Israel launched a targeted strike in Doha today, aiming at senior Hamas officials housed in residential buildings. The attack, described by Qatar as a “criminal assault,” marks a dramatic escalation in the Gaza conflict and threatens to derail ongoing ceasefire negotiations.
According to Hamas, five of its members were killed, along with a Qatari security official. The group accused the U.S. of shared responsibility. Israeli sources said the operation was months in planning but accelerated recently.
Eyewitnesses in Doha reported multiple explosions, with social media footage showing smoke and panic in the streets. Qatar, a key mediator in the conflict, warned the strike could sabotage peace efforts, especially as Israel orders a full evacuation of Gaza City.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the operation as a step toward peace, while the White House acknowledged prior notification but criticized the move as counterproductive. International leaders, including UN Secretary-General António Guterres, condemned the strike as a violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and a threat to regional stability.
02:49 PM EDT
Germany condemns Israeli strike in Doha, citing hostage risks
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has sharply criticized Israel’s recent military strike in Doha, calling it a violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and a threat to ongoing efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas. In a public statement, Wadephul described the attack as “unacceptable” and warned that it could derail diplomatic progress.
Germany, traditionally a close ally of Israel, has grown more vocal in its criticism of Israeli operations in Gaza in recent months. Wadephul confirmed he raised concerns directly with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, emphasizing the safety of hostages—including German nationals—still in Hamas custody.
He also spoke with Qatar’s foreign minister, expressing Germany’s solidarity and support for Qatar’s mediation efforts aimed at achieving a ceasefire and facilitating hostage negotiations.
02:44 PM EDT
Senior official says Hamas leaders survived strike
Hamas leaders survived the Israeli strike on ceasefire negotiation talks on Tuesday, senior Hamas official Abdulrahman Shadid told Al Jazeera.
“The occupation has suffered a compounded failure after the resistance leaders survived the cowardly assassination attempt,” they said. “The operation aimed to derail the negotiation track and reflects Netanyahu’s disregard for the lives of the occupation’s prisoners.”
The official said that Hamas remains open to negotiations for peace but will not accept any proposal to disarm them.
“We hold the United States—and President Trump in particular—responsible as partners in the crime of targeting the resistance in Doha. If Washington were serious about ending the war, it would have pressured the occupation to reach an agreement,” Shadid added.
02:30 PM EDT
WATCH: Trump ‘feels very badly’ about location of Israeli strike in Qatar: White House
02:09 PM EDT
US Informed Qatar Of Impending Israeli Strike Ahead of Attack
President Donald Trump said that he directed Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to inform Qatar of the impending Israeli attack on Doha.
“The president views Qatar as a strong ally and friend of the United States, and feels very badly about the location of this attack,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said as she shared a statement from the president in her Tuesday press briefing.
“President Trump wants all of the hostages in Gaza and the bodies of the dead released in this war to end now.”
Leavitt said that Trump had also spoken to the Emir and Prime Minister of Qatar after the attack to thank them for their “support and friendship to our country.”
“He assured them that such a thing will not happen again on their soil,” he said.
Trump also spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the attack, who told him he wants to “make peace and quickly,” said Leavitt.
“And the president has always made it very clear that he wants peace in the Middle East, just like he sought that in accomplish that in his first term.
“He believes that this can serve as an opportunity for peace. And he still actively and aggressively pursuing it with all of our allies and partners in the region,” Leavitt added.
02:01 PM EDT
Trump reacts to Israeli strike on Qatar
President Donald Trump said he feels “very badly” that the Israeli strike on Hamas leaders occurred in the Qatari capital of Doha.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared a statement from the president in her Tuesday press briefing.
“This morning, the Trump administration was notified by the United States military that Israel was attacking Hamas, which very unfortunately was located in a section of Doha, the capital of Qata,” Leavitt said.
“The president views Qatar as a strong ally and friend of the United States, and feels very badly about the location of this attack.
“Unilaterally bombing inside Qatar, a sovereign nation and close ally of the United States that is working very hard and bravely taking risks with us to broker peace, does not advance Israel or America’s goals. However, eliminating Hamas, who have profited off the misery of those living in Gaza is a worthy goal.”
01:43 PM EDT
Hamas says 6 dead in Israeli strike including Khalil al-Hayya’s office director and his son
Hamas has said that six people were killed in Israel’s strike on the Qatar capital of Doha.
They include Dr. Khalil al-Hayya’s son Hammam al-Hayya, and his office director, Jihad Lubad. Three escorts of the Hamas leaders were also killed including, Abdullah Abdulwahid, Mo’men Hassouna and Martyr Ahmad al-Mamlouk.
“We also mourn Martyr Corporal Badr Saad Mohammed al-Humaidi, from the Qatari Internal Security Force,” Hamas said in its statement.
01:31 PM EDT
British PM Kier Starmer condemns Israel’s strikes
British Prime Minister Kier Starmer has condemned Israel’s strikes on Qatar which he warned violated the country’s sovereignty and “risk further escalation across the region.”
“The priority must be an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages, and a huge surge in aid into Gaz,” Starmer wrote in a post on X. “This is the only solution towards long-lasting peace.”
I condemn Israel’s strikes on Doha, which violate Qatar’s sovereignty and risk further escalation across the region.
The priority must be an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages, and a huge surge in aid into Gaza.
This is the only solution towards long-lasting peace.
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) September 9, 2025
01:22 PM EDT
Israeli military says missile has been launched from Yemen
A missile has been launched at Israel from Yemen, the Israeli military (IDF) said in a statement.
Air raid sirens are sounding across Jerusalem and in many parts of the country.
01:19 PM EDT
Qatari security force officer killed in Israeli strike
Qatar’s Interior Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday that a member of its Internal Security Force was killed in Israel’s strike on Doha.
Another security personnel were hurt, it added.
The ministry did not offer any further details about the condition of the Hamas leaders.
01:16 PM EDT
‘The days are over for terror leaders to enjoy immunity,” Netanyah
Speaking at the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu gave speeches in both Hebrew and English.
Switching to Hebrew, Netanyahu vowed that the “days are over for terror leaders to enjoy immunity in a particular place.”
He also issued a warning to Israel’s enemies.
“Our enemies must know one thing — since the creation of Israel, the blood of Jews is not cheap!” he said.
01:12 PM EDT
Netanyahu says war can end immediately if Hamas accept Trump proposal
Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu said that if Hamas accept President Donald Trump’s proposals for Gaza, then Israel will end the war immediately.
“Israel has accepted the principles proposal put forward by President Trump to end the war, beginning with the immediate release of all our hostages, which have been held in the dungeons of Gaza for 700 days,” Netanyahu said.
“If President Trump’s proposal is accepted, the war can end immediately. We can begin once again to pursue the expansion of peace in our region. For the benefit of all,” he added.
Netanyahu then appealed to the people of Gaza as he told them not to trust Hamas leaders, but to “make peace” with Israel.
“Accept President Trump’s proposal. Don’t worry. You can do it. And we can promise you a different future. But you got to take these people out of the way if you do. There is no limit to our common future.”
01:03 PM EDT
Netanyahu says Israel acted alone in strikes on Qatar
Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel took “full responsibility” for the strikes in Qatar on Tuesday.
Netanyahu added that Israel had acted “wholly independently” and without the help of its allies.
Reports had emerged that the United States had received some prior notice about the strikes but had not been involved.
“We take full responsibility for this action,” Netanyahu added at an event at the U.S. Embassy in Israel.
12:55 PM EDT
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel’s Qatari strikes killed ‘terrorist chiefs’ behind October 7
Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu said that the strikes on Qatar had killed the “terrorist chiefs” of Hamas who he said were responsible for the October 7 attack.
Netanyahu claimed that the Palestinian and Hamas leaders meeting in Doha to discuss a ceasefire deal, “are the same terrorist chiefs who planned, launched and celebrated the massacres of October 7th.”
“I promised that Israel would reach those who perpetrated this horror. And today, Israel and I have kept that promise,” he said in a speech at the U.S. Embassy in Israel.
“Now, much of the world, much of the world, including much of the democratic world, or governments at least have shamefully, shamefully forgotten October 7th. But I don’t forget. And Israel will never forget. Never.”
Netanyahu claimed that Israel’s strikes “can open the door to an end of the war. End of the war in Gaza.”
12:42 PM EDT
Khalil Al-Hayya’s son was killed in strike, says Hamas member
Khalil Al-Hayya’s son and an aide were killed by the Israeli attack on Doha, Qatar, a member of Hamas’s political bureau said Tuesday.
“The blood of the leadership of the movement is like the blood of any Palestinian child,” Suhail al-Hindi told Al Jazeera TV.
al-Hindi added that they had also lost contact with Hayya’s son Hammam’s three bodyguards.
12:32 PM EDT
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince offers ‘full solidarity’ with Qatar
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has offered his “full solidarity” with Qatar.
Bin Salman spoke with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani by phone after the attack on Tuesday.
During their conversation, the Saudi leader described the Israeli strike as a “criminal act and a flagrant violation of international law” and offered Saudi Arabia’s “full solidarity” with Qatar.
12:25 PM EDT
Lebanese president accuses Israel of trying to destabilize the Middle East
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said that the Israeli strikes were an attempt to further destabilize the Middle East.
He said that Tuesday’s strikes are “part of a series of attacks committed by Israel, demonstrating its insistence on undermining all efforts made to achieve stability and security in the countries of the region and the safety of its people.”
Aoun said that the attacks were also aimed at preventing Qatar from acting as a mediator to establish peace in the region.
A ceasefire was declared between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in November. But Israel has continued to launch near-daily strikes in Lebanon
Aoun urged “the international community to put an end to these Israeli practices that continue to violate all international laws and agreements and obstruct every commendable effort made by the State of Qatar to establish peace in the region and put an end to the suffering of the brotherly Palestinian people.”
12:22 PM EDT
WATCH: Mike Johnson responds to Israel attack, says ‘Hamas must be eradicated’
12:18 PM EDT
Egypt condemns Israeli strike on Qatar
Egypt has offered its “strongest condemnation” of Israel after its strike on Qatar’s capital of Doha on Tuesday.
In a statement, Egyptian leaders said that Israel had targeted a meeting where Palestinian leaders had been discussing a ceasefire agreement, “in flagrant violation of the provisions of international law.”
Qatar has frequently played the role of mediator in Middle Eastern conflicts, including between Israel and Palestine.
12:04 PM EDT
US had advanced warning of Israel’s strike plans on Qatar: Report
The United States had advanced warning of Israel’s strike plans on Hamas leadership in Qatar, an Israeli official and a person familiar with the matter, told the Associated Press.
It was not clear how much warning the U.S. received or whether American leadership expressed approval for the strike.
The White House did not respond to AP’s request for comment.
However, Congressional leaders appeared to have been surprised by news of the attack. It’s unclear if they have been briefed.
Neither Senate leaders Democrat Chuck Schumer and Republican John Thune made any mention of the strikes in their opening remarks at the chamber on Tuesday.
“I’m not sure about that development,” House Speaker Mike Johnson said when asked about the strikes at his press conference Tuesday. “We’ll have to reserve judgement.”
11:56 AM EDT
Houthi-affiliated President Mahdi al-Mashat accuses US of being responsible for attack
Houthi-affiliated President Mahdi al-Mashat accused the United States of being responsible for the attack.
“The United States is responsible for what happened in Qatar, and its role makes it a partner in the crimes of the Zionist enemy entity,” al-Mashat said on Al-Mssirah TV, Houthi-controlled media in Yemen.
11:44 AM EDT
Locator map shows Qatari capital of Doha which was hit by Israeli strike
11:37 AM EDT
UK says it had knowledge of Israel’s strike plans on Qatari capital
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s spokesperson said the U.K. government received no prior warning of Israel’s strike on Doha, Qatar.
Spokesman Dave Pares did not condemn the attack but emphasized it had been a solely Israeli operation.
“We do not want to see a further escalation in violence which risks further destabilization in the region. Our overarching priority is to see an end to the horrific suffering in Gaza,” he told the BBC.
Pares added that Starmer is set to meet Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday where he plans to discuss the “intolerable situation in Gaza and the action Israel must take to end the horrific suffering.”
11:20 AM EDT
Pope reacts to Israeli strike in Qatar
Pope Leo XIV has shared his concerns over the Israeli strikes on Hamas leadership in Qatar.
In a statement from the papal summer residence of Castel Gandolfo told ANSA news agency that the attack was “very serious.”
“There’s some really serious news right now: Israel’s attack on some Hamas leaders in Qatar. The entire situation is very serious,” he said.
11:14 AM EDT
Iranian foreign ministry condemns Israel
Iran has condemned Israel for “violating all norms and international rules.”
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said, in a statement on Telegram, “This action by the Israeli regime is a continuation of the crimes it has committed by violating all norms and international rules.”
“This action is extremely dangerous and criminal; a blatant violation of all international laws and regulations, an infringement of Qatar’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and an attack on Palestinian negotiators.”
11:12 AM EDT
UN chief condemns Israeli strike on Qatar, urges focus on Gaza ceasefire
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Israel’s recent airstrike in Doha as a “flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Qatar”. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Guterres emphasized Qatar’s constructive role in mediating a ceasefire in Gaza and facilitating the release of hostages held by Hamas.
He called on all parties to prioritize diplomacy over escalation, stating, “All parties must work towards achieving a permanent ceasefire, not destroying it”. The remarks come amid growing international concern over the widening scope of the conflict and its impact on regional stability.
10:56 AM EDT
Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli strike on Qatar, pledges full support
Saudi Arabia has issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s airstrike in Doha, calling it a “brutal” assault and a “blatant violation” of Qatar’s sovereignty. In a statement posted on X, the Saudi Foreign Ministry affirmed its full solidarity with Qatar and pledged to support any measures the country takes in response.
#بيان | تدين المملكة العربية السعودية وتستنكر بأشد العبارات الاعتداء الإسرائيلي الغاشم والانتهاك السافر لسيادة دولة قطر الشقيقة، مؤكدةً تضامنها الكامل ووقوفها إلى جانب دولة قطر الشقيقة، ووضع كافة إمكاناتها لمساندتها في كل ما تتخذه من إجراءات، ومحذرة من العواقب الوخيمة جراء إمعان… pic.twitter.com/zNXwG0Yzs9
— وزارة الخارجية 🇸🇦 (@KSAMOFA) September 9, 2025
10:38 AM EDT
Hamas military wing says Khalil al-Hayya’s family members killed in Doha strike
The Al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’ military wing, announced in an Arabic-language statement on Telegram that several members of Dr. Khalil al-Hayya’s family and office staff were killed in the Israeli airstrike on Doha.
10:35 AM EDT
Qatar halts mediation efforts in Gaza ceasefire talks
Qatar has suspended its role in mediating a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, citing a lack of progress and good faith from both parties.
🚨Qatar is suspending its mediation efforts for a Gaza deal until further notice.
— Amit Segal (@AmitSegal) September 9, 2025
10:29 AM EDT
UAE condemns Israeli strike on Qatar, calls for global action
The United Arab Emirates has issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s recent airstrike in Doha, which targeted senior Hamas officials. UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan called the attack a “blatant and cowardly aggression,” describing it as a violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and a serious breach of international law and the UN Charter.
In a statement carried by state media, Sheikh Abdullah expressed full solidarity with Qatar and affirmed the UAE’s support for measures to safeguard its citizens and residents. He urged an immediate halt to military escalation, warning that continued aggression could destabilize the region and lead to catastrophic consequences for global peace.
The UAE also called on the international community, particularly the UN Security Council, to take decisive action to deter further Israeli strikes. Sheikh Abdullah emphasized that unchecked attacks risk deepening regional tensions and undermining prospects for long-term stability.
10:23 AM EDT
Israel claims full responsibility for strike on Hamas leaders in Doha
The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office confirmed Tuesday that the airstrike targeting senior Hamas officials in Doha was a fully independent operation. In a brief statement, the office emphasized that “Israel initiated it, Israel conducted it, and Israel takes full responsibility.”
Prime Minister’s Office:
Today’s action against the top terrorist chieftains of Hamas was a wholly independent Israeli operation.
Israel initiated it, Israel conducted it, and Israel takes full responsibility.
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) September 9, 2025
10:16 AM EDT
Qatar condemns Israeli strike on Hamas officials in Doha
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry has condemned an Israeli airstrike on residential buildings in Doha that reportedly targeted senior members of Hamas’ political bureau. The attack, confirmed Tuesday, marks a rare escalation on Qatari soil and has drawn sharp criticism from regional leaders.
Majed Al-Ansari, spokesperson for the ministry, called the strike “cowardly” and a “blatant violation of international laws and norms.” He warned that the assault poses a serious threat to the safety of Qatari citizens and residents.
Qatari security and civil defense teams have mobilized in response, working to contain the damage and ensure public safety. The government emphasized it will not tolerate actions that undermine its sovereignty or destabilize regional security. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
10:12 AM EDT
Iran condemns Israeli strike on Hamas officials in Doha as ‘dangerous violation’
Iran has strongly denounced Israel’s recent airstrike in Doha, which targeted senior Hamas officials, calling it a “gross violation” of international law and Qatari sovereignty. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei described the attack as “extremely dangerous and criminal” during a statement broadcast on Iranian state television.
The condemnation follows reports that the Israeli military struck residential compounds housing Hamas leaders amid ongoing ceasefire discussions. Iran, a key regional ally of Hamas, warned that such actions threaten broader Middle East stability and undermine diplomatic efforts.
10:03 AM EDT
Israeli strike hits Hamas leaders in Doha during Trump ceasefire talks
A senior Hamas source told Al Jazeera that an Israeli airstrike targeted members of the group’s political bureau in Doha while they were meeting to discuss President Trump’s latest ceasefire proposal.
10:00 AM EDT
WATCH: Israeli airstrike hits Hamas leadership in Doha
Israeli fighter jets launched a targeted strike in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, reportedly hitting senior members of Hamas’ political bureau.
⚡️ BREAKING: Israeli fighter jets attacked Qatar, striking the top leadership of Hamas
In Doha, they were discussing Trump’s ceasefire proposal, according to media reports.
Preliminary information suggests several senior Hamas officials were eliminated, Israeli media write. pic.twitter.com/GM6HUP3KT9
— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) September 9, 2025
09:55 AM EDT
Qatar condemns Israeli strike on Hamas officials in Doha
The Qatari government has issued a forceful condemnation of an Israeli strike that targeted residential buildings housing members of Hamas’ political bureau in the capital city of Doha. The attack, described by Qatar’s Foreign Ministry as a “cowardly” and “criminal assault,” is being labeled a grave breach of international law and a direct threat to the safety of citizens and residents.
مستشار رئيس مجلس الوزراء المتحدث الرسمي لوزارة الخارجية: تدين دولة قطر بأشد العبارات الهجوم الإسرائيلي الجبان الذي استهدف مقرات سكنية يقيم فيها عدد من أعضاء المكتب السياسي لحركة حماس في العاصمة القطرية الدوحة. هذا الاعتداء الإجرامي يشكل انتهاكًا صارخًا لكافة القوانين والأعراف… pic.twitter.com/5kMmH1EYcE
— وكالة الأنباء القطرية (@QatarNewsAgency) September 9, 2025
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U.S. Embassy orders shelter-in-place after reported missile strikes in Doha
The U.S. Embassy in Qatar has issued a shelter-in-place directive following reports of missile strikes in the capital city of Doha. In a statement posted to social media, the embassy urged all U.S. citizens in the country to remain indoors and monitor official channels for updates.
We have seen reports of missile strikes occurring in Doha. The U.S. Embassy has instituted a shelter-in-place order for their facilities. U.S. citizens are advised to shelter-in-place and monitor @USEmbassyDoha social media for updates.
— U.S. Embassy in Qatar (@USEmbassyDoha) September 9, 2025
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What to know about Israel’s strikes against Hamas
Multiple explosions shook Doha, Qatar’s capital, on Tuesday as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed a targeted strike against senior Hamas leadership. In a statement, the IDF said the operation was aimed at figures responsible for orchestrating the October 7 massacre and ongoing hostilities against Israel.
The strike marks an escalation on Qatari soil, where Hamas has maintained a political presence. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry swiftly condemned the attack, calling it a “criminal assault” and a “flagrant violation of international law.” Officials warned the strike posed a serious threat to the safety of residents and vowed not to tolerate further aggression.