Israel’s Cowardly Attack on Qatar Sparks Global Outrage

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Targeted Attack in Doha

On September 9, 2025, Israeli forces carried out a cowardly attack in the Leqtaifiya district of Doha, targeting a meeting of Hamas leadership reportedly convened to review a United States backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza. Witnesses described multiple explosions and dense smoke rising from residential areas near the site. Israel has taken full responsibility, calling it an unprecedented operation aimed at neutralizing key figures including top negotiator Khalil al Hayya.

Casualties and Key Figures

Initial reports indicate that between five and six individuals were killed, including the son and aide of Khalil al Hayya and a Qatari internal security officer. Despite the fatalities, senior Hamas figures are believed to have survived the cowardly attack.

Qatar’s Response

Qatar strongly denounced the incident, labeling it a “shameful assault” and a clear violation of its sovereignty, while accusing Israel of engaging in state-sponsored terrorism. The Qatari Prime Minister asserted that the country reserves the right to respond and urged regional solidarity against the aggression.

Global Condemnation

UN Secretary General António Guterres called the cowardly attack a flagrant violation of Qatari sovereignty.
Russia denounced it as a gross breach of international law.
Turkey charged Israel with pursuing terrorism as an official state strategy.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the cowardly attack undermined peace efforts and regional stability.
President Donald Trump expressed that he was “very unhappy” with the action and stressed it was not preapproved by the U.S.

Wider Implications

This cowardly attack marks the first Israeli military operation on Qatari soil, creating a new flashpoint in the Middle East. It threatens ongoing ceasefire negotiations, destabilizes regional diplomacy, and raises global concerns over respect for sovereignty and international law.