Israel says it has carried out strike on senior Hamas leaders in Qatari capital
- On September 9, 2025, Israel launched a precise airstrike in the Qatari capital targeting senior Hamas officials involved in ceasefire discussions.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu decided on the strike, and the U.S. military notified the Trump Administration beforehand amid ongoing Qatari mediation efforts.
- The airstrike killed five lower-level Hamas members, including relatives of negotiator Khalil al-Hayya, and caused alarm over disrupting peace talks and diplomatic channels.
- President Trump described the strike as a regrettable event that did not contribute to peace efforts and emphasized his demand for the safe return of all captives and the remains of those who have died, calling for an immediate conclusion to the conflict.
- The strike escalated regional tensions, risking diplomatic progress brokered by Qatar and prompting international calls for restraint and dialogue to manage the volatile situation.
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Israel's President, Isaac Herzog, defended the Israeli Army's attack on Qatar, which cost Hamas leaders their lives.
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