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Israeli fighter jets launched ballistic missiles from the Red Sea in Qatar strike, official says
Israeli jets launched about 10 ballistic missiles from the Red Sea to target Hamas leaders in Qatar, killing six and disrupting ceasefire talks, according to U.S. defense officials.
- On September 9, Israeli fighter jets launched ballistic missiles from the Red Sea targeting Hamas leaders gathered in Doha, Qatar, killing six people.
- The strike used a novel method designed to avoid entering any Middle Eastern nation's airspace, including Saudi Arabia's, to overcome Qatar's air defenses.
- Around 10 aircraft took part in the operation, firing approximately 10 missiles that traveled through space at speeds several times faster than sound, covering distances up to 1,700 kilometers.
- Missile expert Sidharth Kaushal explained that the time between the missile being launched and striking its target is very short—just several minutes—and described any successful interception under those circumstances as largely a matter of chance.
- The attack disrupted months of Qatar-mediated ceasefire talks, raised regional fears of further strikes, and preceded Israel's ground offensive targeting Gaza City just over a week later.
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Israeli fighter jets launched ballistic missiles from the Red Sea in Qatar strike, official says
When Israel targeted Hamas leaders meeting in Qatar to consider a Gaza ceasefire proposal, Israeli fighter jets over the Red Sea launched ballistic missiles in the strike.
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