Overview

• Israel’s military and Shin Bet said they carried out a precision attack on senior Hamas leadership in Qatar, with the operation referred to as Summit of Fire.
• Qatar condemned the strike as a violation of sovereignty, announced an investigation, and suspended its role mediating ceasefire and hostage negotiations.
• Casualty outcomes remain unclear, with Hamas sources telling Reuters the negotiators survived while some outlets reported top figures were eliminated.
• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel takes full responsibility, countering Israeli media claims that President Donald Trump approved the action; some officials said Washington was notified.
• The U.S. Embassy in Doha advised Americans to shelter in place, and the UN, Iran, the UAE and Jordan issued condemnations, underscoring risks to already fragile ceasefire efforts.