US EditionHamas says Israeli attack killed 5 but failed to assassinate negotiating delegation
Israel targeted senior Hamas officials in a Doha compound during ceasefire talks, killing six including five Hamas members and one Qatari security officer, while key leaders survived, officials said.
- Israel launched a strike on September 9, 2025, targeting Hamas leadership in Doha, Qatar, where senior Hamas members were meeting.
- The attack aimed to assassinate Hamas leaders planning past attacks, occurring amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations in which Qatar played a key mediating role.
- Hamas confirmed its leaders survived but five lower-ranking members were killed, including relatives of leader Khalil al-Hayya, while Qatar reported casualties among its security forces.
- The head of the Arab League strongly denounced the strike, stating it infringed upon Qatar's sovereignty, while UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on all involved parties to seek a lasting ceasefire.
- The strike intensified regional tensions, drawing wide condemnation and raising concerns about undermining peace efforts and regional stability amid a prolonged Gaza conflict.
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Israel's attack on the Hamas office in Qatar marks a dramatic turning point in the Gaza conflict. However, without political strategy, Israel is not only threatening to be further isolated from its neighbours, but also misses the chance to defeat Hamas for good.
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