Overview

• Israel’s military and Shin Bet said they carried out a precise operation against Hamas leaders in Doha, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanjahu calling it a wholly independent Israeli action.
• Reports on casualties diverged, with some outlets saying senior figure Khalil al-Hayyah was killed while Hamas said he survived; Qatar reported one security officer killed and additional injuries.
• Qatar condemned a violation of its sovereignty and international law and opened a high-level inquiry, as authorities said the situation in the capital was secure after the blasts.
• The White House said the United States was informed in advance and called the strike’s location regrettable, while Israeli media reported President Trump approved the operation, a claim U.S. statements did not confirm.
• UN officials, European leaders and Arab states criticized the attack, and hostage families in Israel warned it could further imperil captives as ceasefire and hostage talks falter.