Israel Targets Hamas Leaders in Doha Amid Gaza Ceasefire Talks

Israel conducted an assassination attempt targeting top Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, a move that undermines ongoing ceasefire negotiations and escalates regional tensions. The Qatari foreign ministry condemned the attack on what was considered neutral ground for peace talks, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's office took full responsibility, framing the strike as a direct action against Hamas terrorists. In Jerusalem, a deadly terror attack at Ramot Junction by two militants, Mutna Omar and Muhammad Taha, resulted in six deaths and multiple injuries; the attack was thwarted by the quick response of an IDF soldier and a licensed civilian who neutralized the attackers. The bus driver’s quick action in closing the doors prevented further casualties, and the Israeli military has launched investigations and counterterrorism operations in response. Amid ongoing conflict, a former IDF combat commander criticized military legal guidelines for overly restricting soldiers' operational capabilities, arguing these rules jeopardize soldier safety by limiting actions to separate Hamas militants from civilians. This criticism underscores tensions within the Israeli military about balancing legal constraints with effective combat strategy against Hamas in Gaza.