Israeli forces struck senior Hamas officials in Doha on Tuesday, expanding operations under “Summit of Fire.”
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office confirmed Israel independently planned, executed, and took full responsibility for the attack.
Eyewitnesses reported multiple explosions and smoke rising over Katara district in northern Doha.
Conflicting Casualty Reports
Initial unverified reports claimed four Hamas Political Bureau members died or went missing in the strike.
Qatari authorities said no deaths were confirmed but acknowledged residential buildings housing Hamas leaders suffered damage.
The Qatari Foreign Ministry condemned the attack as reckless and launched high-level investigations into the incident.
Regional Responses and Security Measures
The US Embassy in Qatar ordered staff to shelter in place and warned American citizens to do the same.
Qatar deployed military units after the strikes, signaling heightened national security measures.
This marks Qatar’s second direct attack in 2025, following Iran’s missile strike on Al Udeid base during the Israel-Iran conflict.
Hamas leaders mainly live outside Gaza, with Doha serving as a base since Ismail Haniyeh left the Strip in 2017.
