Israeli forces attacked Hamas leadership in Doha on Tuesday, reportedly targeting Gaza ceasefire negotiators.
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office confirmed Israel independently planned and executed the strike, taking full responsibility.
Eyewitnesses saw smoke rising and heard explosions over the Katara district as the Israeli air force conducted the operation.
Casualties Remain Unclear
Initial unverified reports suggested four Hamas Political Bureau members may have died or gone missing.
Qatari officials said no deaths had been confirmed and noted residential buildings housing Hamas leaders were hit.
The Qatari Foreign Ministry condemned the strike as reckless and launched high-level investigations.
Regional Reactions and Security Measures
The US Embassy in Qatar issued a shelter-in-place order and advised citizens to remain indoors.
Qatari forces activated the military in response to the attack.
This marks Qatar’s second direct attack in 2024, following Iran’s missile strike on Al Udeid base in June.
Most top Hamas leaders live outside Gaza, with Doha serving as a base since 2017 after Haniyeh’s departure.
