Overview

• Israel’s government said the operation in Qatar was carried out independently by Israeli forces and aimed at Hamas’ top leadership tied to the October 7 attacks.
• Hamas sources told Reuters the movement’s Doha-based ceasefire negotiating team survived the strike.
• The status of senior Hamas figure Khalil al-Hayya remained unclear, with Israeli media suggesting he was killed and Hamas officials asserting he survived as his son Humam and a close aide were reported dead.
• Qatar condemned what it called a criminal assault that violated international law and threatened the security of people in the country.
• A White House official said the United States was notified in advance, while separate media reports that President Trump approved the operation remain unconfirmed.