Overview

• Israel said it independently carried out a precision strike in Doha targeting senior Hamas figures, linking the decision to a deadly shooting in East Jerusalem claimed by Hamas.
• Hamas reported six deaths, including the son and office director of negotiator Khalil al-Hayya, three bodyguards and a Qatari security officer, while asserting that its top negotiators survived.
• Qatar condemned a violation of its sovereignty, said it reserves the right to respond and stated it will continue mediating efforts to secure a Gaza cease-fire and hostage releases.
• Washington said it was notified in advance and described President Trump as very uncomfortable, Trump later said he was not warned and criticized the strike, and Qatar denied receiving prior U.S. notice.
• The UN chief and several governments denounced the attack, the UN Security Council was set to meet in emergency session, and Israel’s defense minister vowed to pursue Hamas leaders wherever they are.