Israeli forces attacked senior Hamas officials in Doha on Tuesday, intensifying their campaign called “Summit of Fire.”
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office stated Israel planned and executed the strike independently and accepts full responsibility.
Eyewitnesses reported explosions and smoke rising over the Katara district as the Israeli air force carried out the mission.
Casualty Reports Remain Unclear
Unconfirmed reports suggest four Hamas Political Bureau members may have died or remain missing after the attack.
Qatari officials confirmed no deaths so far but said residential buildings housing Hamas leaders sustained damage.
The Qatari Foreign Ministry condemned the strike as reckless and launched top-level investigations into the incident.
Regional Reactions and Security Measures
The US Embassy issued a shelter-in-place order and advised American citizens in Qatar to stay indoors.
Qatar activated its military following the strike, the second direct attack on the Gulf nation this year.
Hamas leaders continue to reside mostly outside Gaza, with Doha serving as a base since 2017 for top figures.
