Israel The war has escalated sharply Hamas Iran-backed terrorist groups on Tuesday Qataran American allies.
The group’s highest figures – survived the strike, killing five low-level officials and a Katari security official who were gathered to consider a U.S. ceasefire proposal in the U.S. Gaza Strip.
The attacks irritated Qataran energy-rich Gulf country with thousands of U.S. troops, Israel and Hamas During the entire 23-month-old war, even before.
Qatar As the smoke rose in its capital, Doha, it condemned its so-called “blatant violation of all international laws and norms”. Gulf, Saudi Arabia and other major allies in the United Arab Emirates promise their support Qatar.
Opposition Hamas It happened Israel Defense Forces Officials warn civilians living Gaza City Retreat to the Palestinian enclave in the expected ground offensive.
this IDF The air raid in Doha is described as a “precise strike” targeting senior leaders of terrorist organizations.
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According to the Israeli media, they include acting Hamas Leaders come to power after being assassinated by Yahya Sinwar in October 2024; senior Khaled Mashaal Hamas Officials of the former leadership group; and Zaher Jaborin, head of finance Hamas.
Israeli officials say they feel optimistic after having at least 10 bombs in Doha Hamas The leader stayed.
Qatar Since leaving Syria in 2012, he has been directly with terrorist organizations since 2012 and has played a key role in promoting talks with Israeli negotiators.
“For many years, these members Hamas Leadership leads the operations of terrorist organizations, directly responsible for the brutal massacre of October 7 and has been planning and managing the war with the country Israel,” this IDF said in a statement.
President Trump said he told Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff to inform Qatari officials of the upcoming attack, which led to several explosions in the residential area of Doha, the capital of the Gulf State emirate.
White House criticism Israel’s Decide to attack Qatarit is called “close allies” and is working to help Jerusalem and peace Hamas warrior.
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Air strikes “not moving forward Israel Or the U.S. goal,” White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said in a statement Tuesday: “But, elimination HamasThis profits the pain of the people living inside Gazais a worthwhile goal. ”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel There was no cooperation with the United States or any other country in preparation for Tuesday’s attack. “Israel Start it, Israel Progressed Israel Take full responsibility. ” he then said in a statement.
Mr. Netanyahu said Israel Meaning that Jewish blood is no longer free.
“There was a time when Jews might have been murdered impunity, but since their establishment IsraelThose days are over. ” he said in an article on X after the air strike.
Israel’s Oppose military movements HamasBeginning on October 7, 2023, the attacks killed about 1,200 people, resulting in air strikes on several other countries that supported them Hamasincluding Iran, Syria, Lebanon and Yemen.
President Trump assured Katari officials of Tuesday’s attack Israel According to a statement from the White House, it will not be repeated in the future.
Israeli officials said they used precise ammunition and detailed intelligence to mitigate harm to civilians.
still, Qatar Condemn air strikes and call them “cowards.”
“Security authorities, civil defense and relevant entities immediately begin to resolve the incident and take the necessary measures to curb its impact and ensure the safety of residents and surrounding areas,” Majed Al Ansari spokesman Majed Al Ansari Qatar’s The Foreign Ministry said in a statement. “state Qatar Strongly condemn this attack, [and] Sure, it will not tolerate such reckless Israeli actions, nor will it continue to tamper with the security of the region. ”
In addition to the deaths of members of the Katari security forces, the attack left behind several people assigned to wounded areas in the residential area.
“Relevant authorities continue to investigate and secure target areas” Qatar’s The Ministry of Home Affairs said in a statement. “It is always a priority to closely monitor developments and take all the necessary measures to ensure the safety of citizens and residents.”
Ms Levitt says President Trump’s opinion Qatar Being a powerful ally and friend of the United States, and regretfully carried out the mission. Mr. Netanyahu later told the president that he wanted peace in the region.
President Trump wants all hostages Gaza “The body of the dead is released and the war is now over, and President Trump believes that this unfortunate event may be an opportunity to achieve peace,” Ms. Levitt said.
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid congratulated the air crew and safety personnel on Tuesday’s mission. But Mr. Netanyahu’s most enthusiastic political enemy pointed out that dozens of Israelis and others are still inside the Gaza Strip.
“The government needs to explain how IDF “The war must end, they must be taken home,” Mr. Rapid said in an article on X.
this IDF Order a complete evacuation on Tuesday Gaza Citythe capital of the Gaza Strip, aims to propose a major offensive end Hamas The fighter jets are believed to be still operating there. In the past, warnings about the civilian population of the Gaza Strip have focused on specific buildings or communities targeted by Israeli forces.
“For your safety, drive to Al-Mawavi immediately through Al-Rashid Street. Staying in the city is very dangerous,” Colonel Avicay Adraee IDF Arabic spokesperson, posted on X on Tuesday. [IDF] Will act with great strength in the region. ”
Palestinian civilians were ordered to immediately evacuate the coastal community of Al-Maqwasi, which has been designated as a humanitarian area. this IDF Ask Palestinian civilians to report any obstacles Hamas Or try to put them inside Gaza City.
“this [IDF] Determined to eliminate Hamas And will run in the Gaza Strip with great power, as it already operates everywhere on the Avenue.
Hamas A certain degree of success in conducting guerrilla operations IDF Personnel in the Gaza Strip. They rely on small unit strategies to slow down Israel’s Advances is, said Joe Truzman, a senior researcher at the Democratic Defense Foundation, editor of the think tank’s Long War magazine.
“As IDF Go deeper Gaza City,,,,, Hamas “These approaches will likely continue,” Mr Truzman said in a statement. Hamas A soldier will be captured. This will be a major achievement Hamas Will be used in its promotional news. ”
– This article includes the Wire Service Report.
