“Israel’s Doha Strike: Qatar and the Arab World React”

In a major regional escalation, Israel launched a rare airstrike in Doha, Qatar, targeting Hamas leaders amid critical ceasefire talks. The strike killed several individuals—including a Qatari security officer and the son of a top Hamas negotiator—but the main leaders reportedly survived
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The attack drew swift condemnation:

UN Secretary-General António Guterres called it a "flagrant violation" of Qatar's sovereignty and stressed the need to preserve ceasefire efforts
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Russia denounced the strike as a breach of international law and warned it could destabilize the region
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Qatar’s Prime Minister labeled the act “state terrorism,” blamed it for killing any remaining hope of a hostage deal, and warned of retaliation
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Hezbollah warned Gulf countries could be targeted next if Israel continued such strikes
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Germany also condemned the strike as “unacceptable,” citing risks to ceasefire negotiations and regional stability
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With mediation faltering and tensions running high, this unprecedented strike raises urgent questions about the future of peace efforts and Gulf diplomacy.