Overview

• During the call, Modi conveyed deep concern over the attacks in Doha and pressed for restraint to avoid further escalation.
• Qatar said it would take all measures to protect its security and sovereignty and thanked India for its support.
• Israel has taken responsibility for the strike in Doha, which reports say targeted senior Hamas leaders in a residential location.
• Official readouts said Modi praised Qatar’s mediation efforts toward a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages.
• The public condemnation was described as a rare step for New Delhi, reflecting the weight it places on ties with Doha and broader worries about a widening pattern of regional strikes.