Doha

Iran issues evacuation notice for Doha

Iran issues evacuation notice ahead of strike in Doha, Qatar, targeting Al Jazeera.

Iran attacks in Qatar

Iran takes aim at Doha, Qatar, insisting intended target was US military base, not Qatar itself.

Qatar feigned mediation:

Why Doha keeps harassing Israel

Senior Arab voices and Israeli critics warn that excessive Qatari involvement in postwar Gaza risks sabotaging any effort to remove Hamas from power. An arsonist does not make a good contractor. Opinion.

Doha strike

Segal: The most successful failed assassination in history

Channel 12 analyst links dramatic shift in Qatari mediation stance to Israeli operation, outlines possible political fallout from pending hostage deal.

After Doha, accountability must extend to Turkey

This shift in the global paradigm of accountability, born from Israel's action in Doha, must now be applied with far greater force to a far more significant enabler of terrorism: Turkey. Opinion.

The Judgment of Doha: Genocide is not required

They have substituted allegiance to the mob for truth for so long, that by the time news broke of grown men strangling the Bibas babies to death and of their pummelling the little bodies with rocks, they felt nothing. But killing the monsters in Doha brought them to tears. Opinion

Senior Qatari official survived IAF strike in Doha

The acting director of the Qatari Prime Minister’s office missed a meeting with senior Hamas officials due to a delay.

Report:

Israel used F-15s, F-35s in strike on Hamas in Qatar

Israel used jet fighters to launch ballistic missiles into space over Saudi Arabia in its strike on Hamas leadership in Doha, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Khalil al-Hayya missing from Doha funeral photos

Hamas released images from the Doha funeral attended by Qatar’s Emir, showing senior officials Osama Hamdan and Izzat al-Rishq, while acting Gaza leader Khalil al-Hayya was absent.

Netanyahu on Doha strike:

On 9/11 we remember, Israel acts against terror as America did

PM Netanyahu compares Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Doha to America’s pursuit of al-Qaeda after 9/11, warning Qatar and others against harboring terrorists.

Report

Hamas leaders survived Doha strike by leaving to pray

According to reports from Iran, senior members of the terrorist organization Hamas survived the attack by leaving their phones in the room where the assassination attempt occurred and going to pray in a nearby room.

British journalist:

Israel entered a new era of deterrence

Israeli operation in Qatar marks shift in strategy; Telegraph notes Netanyahu’s open acknowledgment and Trump’s support signal new era of deterrence.

The world should be saying:

Why didn't they do this sooner?

Israel Defense Forces have successfully targeted leaders of terrorist groups--and never more so than these past two years when Israel eliminated the entire leaderships of Hezbollah and Hamas and most recently the Houthis. Good work! Opinion.

Veteran Israeli journalist:

US leaked Israeli strike plans - and this isn't the first time

In his Hebrew column for Arutz Sheva, journalist Haggai Huberman highlights the possibility of American leaking plans for Operation Summit of Fire while delving into a historic precedent.

Another Trump deal in Qatar?

Beware a deal leaving Israel’s existential enemies able to recoup to fight another day. Opinion.

'Unacceptable'

France and Germany condemn Israeli airstrike in Doha

France and Germany condemn Israel’s airstrike in Doha, calling it a violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and a threat to regional stability, despite its targeting of Hamas leadership.

Analysis:

Hamas’s leadership abroad ‘was blocking compromise’

Former Mossad official says Israeli strikes on Hamas leaders in Doha are aimed at breaking the deadlock in hostage negotiations and sending a powerful signal to Qatar.

Hamas claims

'Assassination attempt in Doha failed'

Hamas claims that an assassination attempt on its delegation in Doha failed, but five operatives were killed, along with a Qatari security official. Hamas also denied the assassination of Muhammad Deif in the Gaza Strip at the time.

Chief of Staff

'We're settling accounts on behalf of all Oct. 7 victims'

Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir commanded the Air Force's attack in Doha against senior Hamas figures from the Israeli Air Force Command Center.

Watch

Moment of IDF airstrike in Qatar

Footage captures moment of explosion from the airstrikes Israel carried out against Hamas leaders in Doha.

PM decided to strike Hamas leaders in Doha after shooting attack

Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz publish joint statement saying the decision to target Hamas leaders in Doha was made after 6 people were murdered in a shooting attack yesterday.

Qatar announces immediate suspension of mediation efforts

Qatar condemns "cowardly" Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in its capital, suspends efforts to mediate a hostage and ceasefire deal.

Report:

4 Hamas leaders, including Khaled Mashal, eliminated in Doha

The 4 Hamas leaders are reportedly among 5 senior officials who attended a meeting that was targeted in the airstrike in Doha.

Israel Responds:

Ministers praise IDF attacks in Doha

Israeli Ministers praised the attack against Hamas's leadership in Doha today, despite some of them not having been warned ahead of time.

IDF strikes Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar

Thick smoke was seen rising from the Qatara neighborhood of the city. Khaled Mashal reportedly among the targets.

Steve Witkoff

'US mediators returning home after disappointing Hamas response'

US envoy says Hamas showing 'lack of desire' to reach a ceasefire. 'Hamas does not appear to be coordinated or acting in good faith.'

Hostage deal talks:

Israel mulling delegation of senior officials to Doha

Israel may send another delegation to Doha for ceasefire and hostage talks. Both Israel and Hamas are weighing new proposals, with key issues like troop deployment and prisoner releases still unresolved.

Qatari official:

'Most Hamas leaders left, but its office in Doha isn't closed'

Following recent reports that Qatar has asked Hamas leaders to leave the country, Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman explains that there is no need for them to be in Doha as long as negotiations on a ceasefire are frozen.

Gaza hostage and ceasefire talks begin in Doha

Diplomat confirms Gaza hostage and ceasefire talks in Doha “have begun,” marking the first round of high-level talks in more than two months.

Mossad chief heads to Doha for hostage talks

The CIA chief will join Mossad head David Barnea for hostage talks in Doha as Hamas continues to insist on the release of significant terrorists and the end of the war.

US, Egypt and Qatar:

An agreement will be reached

US, Egypt and Qatar announce that an agreement will be reached before end of next week to release hostages, save lives, bring relief to the people of Gaza, and de-escalate regional tensions.

US officials:

'Progress was made in first day of hostage deal talks'

Two US officials tell Axios the first day of talks in Doha was "very good" and that some progress was made.

Netanyahu approves Israeli delegation to Doha summit tomorrow

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved the departure of the Israeli delegation to Doha tomorrow, as well as the mandate for conducting the negotiations on a ceasefire and hostage deal.

Qatar:

Israeli fencer wins gold at Hamas leadership's home

Yuval Freilich, an observant Jew, won the epee title in Doha while wearing a uniform with an Israeli flag and the message 'Am Israel Chai.'

Israel to open temporary diplomatic office in Qatar

Doha and Jerusalem agree Israel will temporarily operate diplomatic facility in Qatar to provide services to Israelis attending World Cup.

Indirect US-Iran talks in Doha fail to achieve breakthrough

Nuclear deal discussions between US and Iranian envoys with EU intermediary end without signs of progress.

The generals' marvelous Doha adventure

The resignation from the Brookings Institute of the former commander of NATO in Afghanistan could have massive implications for Israel.Op-ed

Watch: Tiger takes a stroll on Doha highway

Stunned motorists catch huge tiger's getaway on film in the Qatari capital.

Emir of Qatar Abdicates, Hands Power to Son

The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani has announced he is stepping down and handing power to his son.

Qatar Says UN Should Investigate 'Judaization' of Jerusalem

Qatar calls UN to investigate the “Judaization” by Israel of east Jerusalem, says Israel's “occupation” is unacceptable.

Netanyahu Slams Abbas' 'Contemptible' Doha Speech

PM Netanyahu lashed out at PA Chairman Abbas, warning it is time the Fatah leader "stop denying the past" about Jerusalem's Jewish roots.

Israel: Arab MKS 'Deliberately Spread Dangerous Libel'

Israeli spokesman Mark Regev strongly condemned Arab MK Ahmed Tibi's remarks in Doha, calling his statements “dangerous libel.”

Arab MKs Represent 'Palestine' at Doha Conference

Israeli Arab MKs attend International Conference for Defense of Jerusalem in Qatar, listed as representatives of “Palestine.”

Hamas Moves Headquarters to Qatar

In direct contradiction to a statement earlier this month, Hamas politburo chief Khaled Mashaal is quietly moving his headquarters to Qatar.

Fatah-Hamas Meeting in Qatar

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas meeting Sunday with Hamas politburo chief Khaled Mashaal in Qatar.

Hamas: Politburo Not Moving to Qatar

Hamas Gaza chief Ismail Haniyeh ruled out Doha as the new headquarters for the terror group's politburo during his visit to Qatar.

Syrian Expatriates Rally Against Assad in Doha

Some 4,000 Syrian expatriates staged a rally in support of opposition protesters in their native country in the first rally of its kind.

US Rabbi Defends Israel Against PA Cleric's Diatribe

Rabbi Marc Schneier defends Israel against a diatribe by the chief Islamic judge of the Palestinian Authority, Sheikh Taysir al-Tamimi.