Explosions rock Doha as Israeli air strike targets Hamas leaders in Qatar
The attack, which killed Hamas members and a Qatari security officer, marks a stunning escalation that could upend delicate Gaza ceasefire talks.
Israel launched an air strike on the headquarters of the Hamas political leadership in Qatar on September 9, 2025. It happened as the group’s top figures gathered to consider a US proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The strike on the territory of a US ally marked a stunning escalation and risked upending talks aimed at winding down the war and freeing Israeli hostages. The attack angered Qatar, an energy-rich Gulf nation hosting thousands of American troops that has served as a key mediator between Israel and Hamas throughout the 23-month-old war and even before. World leaders condemned the strike as Doha vowed to continue its mediation role.