Israeli Strikes Kill Hamas Members in Qatar; Houthis Fire Missile at Israel

Israeli airstrikes targeted senior Hamas leaders in Qatar, killing at least five members, including the son of Hamas negotiator Khalil al-Hayya, and a Qatari security officer, drawing condemnation from Qatar and international actors. Israel justified the strikes as a response to a deadly Hamas shooting in Jerusalem and emphasized that terrorist leaders would no longer have immunity anywhere, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urging acceptance of President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan. The Houthis in Yemen retaliated by firing a missile at Israel, which was intercepted by Israeli defenses, escalating regional tensions. Qatar condemned the strikes as a violation of international law and reserved the right to respond, while the UK’s Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer also condemned the attacks, calling for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid. Contradictory reports emerged about the fate of Hamas leaders, but Hamas stated their senior leadership survived the attack. The Trump administration said it was notified of the strike beforehand, though Qatar contested receiving prior warning.