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US had advance knowledge of Israeli strike against Hamas leaders in Qatar: Report

Israel targeted senior Hamas leaders responsible for the October 7 massacre in a precise strike that risks undermining ongoing ceasefire negotiations brokered by Qatar.

  • On Tuesday, Israel carried out an airstrike in Doha targeting Hamas leadership, striking a residential compound as black smoke rose over Doha on September 09, 2025.
  • Two Israeli sources say the operation, planned about two or three months ago, was accelerated in recent weeks, with targets linked to the October 7th massacre, the IDF said.
  • An Israeli source to CNN and a senior White House official said the United States was informed ahead of the strike, but Qatar disputed advance notice, saying the U.S. call came 10 minutes after explosions; Axios reported differing timelines on Washington's briefing.
  • The strike immediately threatened ongoing ceasefire and hostage talks, as the killing of a Hamas chief negotiator could derail the US-led effort while the United States embassy in Doha ordered shelter-in-place and Qatar condemned the attack, warning it reserves the right to respond after six fatalities.
  • The White House distanced itself, noting President Donald Trump said `I’m not thrilled about it` after speaking with Netanyahu and the Qatari Emir on Tuesday.
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Rubio seeks answers from Israel on way forward in Gaza after Qatar strike

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he will be seeking answers from Israeli officials about how they see the way forward in Gaza following Israel's attack on Hamas operatives in Qatar that has upended efforts to broker an end to the conflict.

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