BREAKING: In A First, Israel Targets Hamas Operatives And Polit Bureau In Qatar

Upgraded 9 September 2025 at 20:23 IST

The strikes by Israel Defence Forces targeted senior Hamas leaders.

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Israel performed targeted strikes in Doha, the capital city of Qatar on Tuesday. The Israel Defense Forces validated it after surges were reported in the Qatari capital.

The strikes by Israel Defense Forces(IDF) targeted the senior management of the Hamas terrorist organisation.

United States President Donald Trump authorized of the strike on Hamas management in Qatar, Israeli authorities pointing out Israeli Channel 12 reported.

In a declaration, the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) stated that they have actually targeted the terrorists managing and handling the war versus Israel.

“The IDF and Shin Bet, through the Air Force, recently carried out a targeted attack on the top leadership of the Hamas terrorist organisation,” the IDF stated in a declaration.

“The members of the leadership who were attacked led the terrorist organisation’s activities for years, and are directly responsible for carrying out the October 7 massacre and waging the war against the State of Israel. Prior to the attack, steps were taken to minimise harm to uninvolved people, including the use of precision weapons and additional intelligence information,” the army stated.

“The IDF and Shin Bet will continue to act with determination to defeat the Hamas terrorist organization responsible for the October 7 massacre,” the IDF included.

Qatar provided a declaration condemning the IDF strikes.

“The state of Qatar condemns in the strongest terms the cowardly Israeli attack that targeted residential buildings housing several members of the political bureau of the Hamas movement in the Qatari capital, Doha. This criminal assault constitutes a blatant violation of all international laws and norms, and a serious threat to the security and safety of Qataris and residents in Qatar,” Qatar stated in a declaration.

“The ministry affirms that the security authorities, civil defense, and relevant entities have immediately begun addressing the incident and taking the necessary measures to contain its repercussions and ensure the safety of residents and surrounding areas,” the declaration even more stated.

Qatar likewise stated that it has actually introduced an examination to learn more information about the occurrence.

“While the state of Qatar strongly condemns this attack, it affirms that it will not tolerate this reckless Israeli behavior and the ongoing disregard for the region’s security, as well as any action targeting its security and sovereignty. Investigations are underway at the highest level, and further details will be announced as soon as they become available,” Qatar stated in the declaration.

Around 1,200 individuals were eliminated, and 252 Israelis and immigrants were hijacked in Hamas’s attacks on Israeli neighborhoods near the Gaza verge on October 7. Of the 48 staying captives, about 20 are thought to be alive.