Israel Strikes Hamas HQ in Doha Killing Six in Regional Escalation

Israel launched an unprecedented air strike on Doha, Qatar, targeting senior Hamas leaders gathered there to discuss a U.S. ceasefire proposal, killing six people including a Qatari security officer. The strike was described by Israel's Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana as "a message to the entire Middle East," signaling potential further regional aggression. Qatar condemned the attack as a "flagrant violation of international laws," while UN Secretary-General António Guterres called it a violation of Qatar's sovereignty. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's office took full responsibility for the "wholly independent" operation, although U.S. President Donald Trump distanced himself, stating the decision was Netanyahu's alone. Iran condemned the strike as an attempt to fracture regional solidarity amid the Gaza conflict and urged Arab states to enhance political and security coordination with Tehran. The attack risks undermining ceasefire talks and escalates tensions across the region, with Hamas asserting Israel's lack of interest in negotiating peace.