"So far, Qatar's response to an Israeli strike on a building in the country's capital Doha on Tuesday, which killed five lower-ranking political leaders of the militant group Hamas and a local security officer, has been limited to verbal condemnation. The emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, denounced the attack and said his country held Israel "responsible for repercussions.""
"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the attack was "fully justified" given Hamas had organized the October 7, 2023 terror attack on Israel that killed more than 1,200 people and saw some 250 people taken hostage. Netanyahu also tied it in with the shooting in occupied East Jerusalem, which killed six people on Monday. For its part, Hamas an Islamist militant group, which is categorized as terror organization by Israel, the US, the EU and many others has only confirmed that Himam al-Hayya, the son of Hamas's top negotiator Khalil al-Hayya, was killed."
"US President Donald Trump (right) said that Israel carried out the strike on the political Hamas leadership in Doha without his knowledge, and reassured Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (left) of his friendship. The two are seen here on Trump's visit to Qatar in May 2025Image: Alex Brandon/AP Photo/picture alliance"
An Israeli strike on a Doha building killed five lower-ranking Hamas political leaders and a Qatari security officer. The emir of Qatar denounced the attack and held Israel "responsible for repercussions." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the strike "fully justified" citing the October 7, 2023 attack and a recent shooting in East Jerusalem. Hamas confirmed the death of Himam al-Hayya; other senior figures including Khalil al-Hayya and Khaled Meshaal were reported present. US President Donald Trump said the strike occurred without his knowledge and reassured Qatar's emir of his friendship. The incident raises risks of diplomatic fallout, weakened mediation channels, and broader regional escalation affecting Gaza and Palestinian civilians.
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