Israeli forces attacked senior Hamas officials in Doha on Tuesday, expanding operations under “Summit of Fire.”
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office said Israel independently planned, executed, and takes full responsibility for the strike.
Eyewitnesses reported multiple explosions and smoke rising over the Katara district after Israeli air force jets carried out the attack.
Casualty Reports Remain Unclear
Initial unconfirmed reports suggest four Hamas Political Bureau members were killed or remain missing.
Qatari officials later stated no deaths had been confirmed but acknowledged residential buildings housing Hamas leaders suffered damage.
The Qatari Foreign Ministry condemned the attack as reckless and launched high-level investigations into the incident.
Regional Reactions and Security Measures
The US Embassy in Qatar ordered shelter-in-place for its staff and advised Americans to follow suit.
Qatar activated its military following the strike, marking the second direct attack on the country in 2024.
Hamas leaders mostly live outside Gaza. Doha has served as a base for several top figures since 2017.
