Why it matters:
The unprecedented move could destabilize West Asia alliances, strain Israel-Qatar relations, and complicate mediation efforts in the Gaza conflict.
The big picture:
Israel’s strike inside Qatar marks a dramatic escalation in its campaign against Hamas, breaching the sovereignty of a key Persian Gulf state and risking diplomatic fallout. It signals Israel’s intent to pursue Hamas leadership beyond Gaza, raising tensions across the region.
What they're saying:
Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs: We condemn the cowardly Israeli attack that targeted the residential compound of several members of the Hamas political bureau in Doha.
Hossein Amiri - seyed mohammad kazemi
