Israel launched an attack targeting the residential headquarters of several members of the Political Bureau of Hamas in Doha.

 

Qatar condemned, in the strongest terms, the cowardly Israeli attack that targeted the residential buildings, noting that this criminal assault constitutes a blatant violation of all international laws and norms, and poses a serious threat to the security and safety of Qataris and residents in Qatar.

 

In a statement on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the security forces, civil defense, and relevant authorities immediately began addressing the incident and taking necessary measures to contain its repercussions and ensure the safety of the residents and surrounding areas.

 

The ministry noted that while the State of Qatar strongly condemns this assault, it affirms that it will not tolerate this reckless Israeli behaviour and the ongoing disruption of regional security, nor any act that targets its security and sovereignty. It added that investigations are underway at the highest level, and further details will be announced as soon as they are available.

 

In a statement, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said: “Today’s action against the top terrorist chieftains of Hamas was a wholly independent Israeli operation. Israel initiated it, Israel conducted it, and Israel takes full responsibility.”

 

CNN quoted a senior Israeli official as saying that among those targeted in the strike was Hamas’ chief negotiator Khalil Al-Hayya. “We are awaiting the results of the strike,” the official said.

 

Qatar has been a key mediator in Gaza ceasefire talks, maintaining direct channels with the US, Israel and Hamas. It has also hosted multiple rounds of negotiations, and senior Israeli officials – including the head of the Mossad spy agency and top Israeli negotiators – have visited Doha. 

 

The Israeli source who spoke to CNN said the United States was informed ahead of the strike. Two US officials confirmed to CNN that the Trump administration had been notified. CNN has reached out to the White House and the State Department for comment.

 

Saudi Arabia said it condemned and denounced, in the strongest possible terms, the brutal Israeli aggression and the blatant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar. "The Kingdom affirms its full solidarity and support for Qatar, placing all its capabilities at its disposal to assist in any measures it may take, while warning of the grave consequences of the Israeli occupation’s persistent criminal assaults and its blatant violations of the principles of international law and all international norms," a statement said.

 

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia also urges the international community to condemn this heinous aggression and to put an end to the Israeli violations that undermine the security and stability of the region, it said.