Israel’s army mentioned Tuesday that it had “conducted a precise strike targeting the senior leadership of the Hamas terrorist organization,” amid stories of huge explosions in Qatar’s capital metropolis, Doha.
Qatar’s authorities shortly issued condemnation of what it referred to as a “cowardly Israeli strike,” which it mentioned had violated worldwide legislation.
The Israel Protection Forces didn’t affirm the situation of the strikes in its assertion, however mentioned it focused leaders of Hamas who, within the IDF’s phrases, had for years “led the terrorist organization’s operations, are directly responsible for the brutal October 7 massacre, and have been orchestrating and managing the war against the State of Israel.”
Smoke rises after a number of blasts have been heard in Doha, Qatar, Sept. 9, 2025.
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The Al-Jazeera tv community mentioned an ongoing assembly of Hamas leaders in Doha was struck, as they gathered to debate a current U.S. ceasefire proposal to finish the battle within the Gaza Strip.
“Prior to the strike, measures were taken in order to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and additional intelligence,” the IDF mentioned.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s workplace launched a press release Tuesday saying the “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.”
Hamas, lengthy designated a terrorist group by Israel, the U.S. and the European Union, has maintained a major political workplace in Doha for years, via which it has performed most of its diplomacy for the reason that battle in Gaza was sparked by the group’s Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist assault on Israel.
Qatar is a detailed ally of the USA and likewise hosts the most important U.S. army base within the Center East, Al-Udeid Air Base. It has additionally been one of many mediators, alongside the U.S. and Egypt, of the ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
The Qatari authorities condemned what it referred to as a “cowardly Israeli attack that targeted residential compounds housing several members of Hamas’ political bureau in the Qatari capital, Doha.”
A broken constructing is seen following an obvious Israeli strike focusing on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, Sept. 9, 2025.
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“This criminal act constitutes a blatant violation of all international laws and norms and poses a serious threat to the security and safety of Qatari citizens and residents,” Dr. Majed Al Ansari, spokesperson for Qatar’s Ministry of International Affairs, mentioned within the assertion. “Qatar reiterates its firm stance that it will not tolerate this reckless Israeli behavior and continued destabilization of regional security, nor any act that targets its sovereignty and safety. Investigations are being conducted at the highest level, and further details will be announced as soon as they become available.”
In a publish on social media, the U.S. Embassy in Doha mentioned it was conscious of “reports of missile strikes occurring in Doha,” and it introduced a shelter-in-place order for embassy amenities.
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