Israel Conducts Airstrike on Hamas Leaders in Doha Drawing Global Condemnation

Israel's airstrike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, has drawn widespread international condemnation for violating Qatar's sovereignty and risking regional escalation. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres called the strike a "flagrant violation" and urged all parties to focus on achieving a permanent ceasefire in Gaza rather than destruction. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the attack, emphasizing the need for an immediate ceasefire, hostage release, and increased humanitarian aid, while preparing to meet Israeli President Isaac Herzog to discuss the crisis. The European Union echoed these concerns, labeling the strike a violation of international law and stressing solidarity with Qatar. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan strongly denounced the attack, describing it as a threat to Gulf security and accusing Israel of prolonging conflict and adopting terrorism as state policy. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the strike, condemning the bombing of a close US ally and noting the US was informed too late to prevent the attack.