US EditionQatar Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani Leads Funeral Prayers After 6 Killed in Israeli Airstrike in Doha
The funeral honored six killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting Hamas leaders, including five members and one Qatari security official, amid heightened regional tensions.
- On September 11, 2025, a funeral service was held at a prominent mosque in Doha for six individuals who died in an Israeli airstrike targeting Hamas leaders.
- The strike occurred on Tuesday as Hamas leaders met to discuss a Gaza ceasefire proposal amid rising tensions, with the attack marking Israel’s first in the Gulf region.
- Among those killed were five members of Hamas—including the son and bodyguards of Khalil al-Hayya—as well as a Qatari military serviceman named Badr Saad Mohammed al-Humaidi al-Dosari; however, senior Hamas leaders survived the attack.
- Qatar’s Prime Minister condemned the attack as an act of state terrorism, expressed a desire for a unified regional reaction, and announced plans to hold an Arab-Islamic summit in Doha to determine the next steps.
- The attack sparked international condemnation, an emergency UN Security Council session, increased security measures in Doha, and demonstrated heightened regional risks with continued diplomatic consultations ongoing.
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Gulf hardens stance against Israel after Doha strike
Monday marks the five-year anniversary of the Abraham Accords, though it’s unlikely to be a moment of celebration in the Gulf.Israel’s attack on Hamas negotiators in Doha has brought the region together in its criticism of the country. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed visited the Qatari emir on Wednesday, and a day later, Qatar’s leader attended funeral prayers for those killed in the strike. His foreign minister questioned whether Israel’…
Hamas: Israeli strike in Qatar was aimed at Gaza talks; Qatari emir attends funeral
Hamas leaders, including chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya who was targeted in the strike, were absent from the Thursday funeral. The group has previously said that its senior officials had survied the Israeli strikes
Qatar Emir attends funeral for six killed in Israeli Doha strike
The funeral for six people killed in an Israeli strike targeting Hamas in Qatar began in a Doha mosque Thursday amid tight security as the Gulf state's ruler joined mourners. One coffin bearing a Qatari flag and five others bearing Palestinian flags were brought to the mosque, live footage from Qatar television showed. Facing the coffins, the emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, prayed alongside dozens of mourners, some wearing traditional whi…
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