Summit of Fire

Qatari PM blames Hamas for truce breach, calls for calm

Qatar’s Prime Minister says Hamas may relinquish Gaza control as Doha urges disarmament and mediators work to uphold a fragile truce amid renewed violence.

Witkoff:

'Qatar strike left us feeling betrayed'

In an interview with 60 Minutes, the U.S. envoy described Washington's surprise at the Israeli strike in Qatar

Report

Israel's strike in Doha sowed seeds of Trump's Gaza peace plan

Israeli journalist Barak Ravid reports that Trump advisers Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were horrified by the strike in Qatar, but saw an opportunity that became the 20-point Gaza peace plan.

Following Israeli strikes:

Trump signed historic security guarantee for Qatar

Trump granted Qatar an unprecedented U.S. security guarantee, including a military response in the event of an attack.

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.

Netanyahu apologizes to Qatari PM for strike on Hamas leaders

Israeli PM reportedly apologizes to Qatari counterpart for this month's strike on Hamas's leadership in Doha during his meeting with President Trump.

Returning to role as mediator?

Qatar's new demand from Israel

Qatar demanding Israel apologize for strike on Hamas, as precondition for renewing role as mediator in ceasefire talks.

Watch:

Special interview with Ambassador Mike Hucakabee

Special interview: US Amb. to Israel tells Arutz Sheva the US-Israel relationship is unchanged following the Doha airstrikes, condemns the rush to recognize a Palestinian state and attacks left response to Kirk assasination. Watch.

Qatar airstrike

Targeted senior Hamas official appears on camera for 1st time

Senior Hamas official Ghazi Hamad, who was targeted in an assassination attempt in Qatar last week, appeared today for the first time since the attack in an interview with Al Jazeera.

Trump:

'Netanyahu didn't alert me on Qatar strike'

President Trump denies an Axios report that Netanyahu gave him advance warning of strike on Hamas in Qatar, adds that Netanyahu "won't be hitting Qatar again."

Netanyahu

'The Qatar strike did not fail, we sent a message'

In a meeting in Jerusalem, Netanyahu and Secretary Rubio emphasized that Israel and the U.S. are acting together against Iran and Hamas, and committed to working toward the release of the hostages.

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.

Trump:

'Qatar is a great ally, Israel needs to be careful'

US President Trump describes Qatar as a "great ally" and urges Israel to "be careful" following its strike in Doha targeting Hamas leaders.

Summit Of Fire:

Hamas official targeted gives first interview since attack

Tahir al-Nunu, a senior official in Hamas's political bureau, was filmed tonight for the first time since the Israeli strike in Qatar, after his name was reported as one of the assassination targets.

Israeli assessment

Qatar actively helping Hamas conceal results of Doha strike

Five days after the strike on a Hamas leadership complex in Qatar, Israel has not yet achieved certainty about its results. Israeli officials Qatar is cooperating with Hamas in an attempt to conceal the outcome, and it is possible that the leaders received prior warning and escaped.

Olmert to Al Jazeera

'Israeli officials need to be tried after Qatar strike'

Former PM and convicited felon strongly criticizes the strike on Hamas's leadership in Doha, says he is sorry for the death of Khalil Al-Hayya's son.

Rubio:

'Trump wants Hamas defeated, all hostages home all at once'

Speaking to reporters before Israel visit, Secretary of State says the US wants Hamas defeated, all 48 hostages freed now, and a plan for Gaza's future.

Netanyahu hints: Attempt on Hamas leaders in Doha failed

Following strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hints at strike's failure, writing that 'getting rid of' Hamas leaders will remove 'main obstacle' to ending war, freeing hostages.

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.

Report:

Mossad balked at strike against Hamas in Qatar

An exclusive report from The Washington Post reveals the Mossad declined to conduct a ground operation to eliminate Hamas leaders in Qatar, opposing PM Netanyahu's airstrike order over fears of jeopardizing crucial mediation efforts.

Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya still alive, group claims

Hamas claims leader Khalil al-Hayya survived an Israeli strike in Qatar and attended his son’s funeral. Photos from the funeral showed other officials but not al-Hayya.

After Israeli strike:

Qatar's PM heads to US to meet Trump

Qatar's PM to visit the US to discuss Israeli strike on Hamas in Doha, Gaza ceasefire talks, and expanding defense cooperation with American officials, including President Trump.

UNSC condemns Doha strikes, without mentioning Israel

The UN Security Council, with US backing, condemns recent strikes on Doha but does not mention Israel’s role in the strikes.

Trump:

'I hope Doha strike won't affect hostage negotiations'

Trump asked by reporter how Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Doha will affect hostage deal negotiations: Hopefully it won't affect it at all.

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

'Message was clear - No refuge for those responsible for 10/7'

In a ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of Israeli spy Eli Cohen's execution in Syria, Netanyahu sends a message to Hamas leaders: "There is no place where our hands will not reach you."

Qatar's missed warning call

The Pentagon identified missiles fired toward Qatar and informed the White House. Trump instructed his envoy to warn the Qatari prime minister, but he did not answer the phone.

Hamas official:

Talks of renewing ceasefire negotiations 'entertaining'

Mohammad Nazzal, senior Hamas official abroad, says talks of renewing negotiations for ceasefire deal 'entertaining,' questions who Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu imagined holding discussions with if Qatar strike had succeeded.

Security officials question:

Did Israel use sufficient ammunition in Qatar strike

Security officials still unsure of results of Doha, Qatar, strike on senior Hamas officials; investigation ongoing.

Qatar PM:

'Netanyahu killed any hope for Gaza hostages with Doha attack'

In an interview with CNN, Qatar’s PM condemns Israel’s strike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha as “barbaric” and “state terror,” saying it shattered hopes for Gaza hostages and undermined ceasefire talks.

WSJ report:

Trump told Netanyahu Qatar strike was 'not wise' in heated call

President Donald Trump told PM Netanyahu the Qatar strike on Hamas leaders was “not wise,” per WSJ. Netanyahu defended the move, citing urgency.

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.

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.

Israel casts doubt on results of Qatar strike

Israel's defense echelon expresses doubt over success of strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar.

Defense Min.: All partners in massacre will be held to account

Defense Minister Israel Katz says 'Summit of Fire' intended to eliminate senior Hamas leaders, stresses anyone who was a partner in the October 7 massacre will be punished.

Canada: Israeli strike in Qatar 'intolerable'

The prime minister of Canada called the Israeli strike 'an intolerable expansion of violence and an affront to Qatar's sovereignty.'

'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.

Trump:

'I’m not thrilled about the Israeli strike in Qatar'

President Trump voices strong disapproval of Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, calling it “not a good situation” and stressing the urgent need to recover hostages.

'This is your fate'

Graham responds to Hamas leaders hit in Doha

Senator Lindsey Graham responds to Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, urging Hamas to surrender and warning Hezbollah and Syria to tread carefully. He reaffirms his unwavering support for Israel.

Qatari PM:

'We reserve the right to respond to treacherous Israeli attack'

Qatar’s PM condemns Israeli strike on Hamas leaders in Doha as “state terrorism,” warns of retaliation. He accuses Netanyahu of “rogue” behavior and sabotaging peace efforts.

Trump:

'Decision to strike Qatar was made by Netanyahu, not me'

In a post on Truth Social, Trump clarifies that Israel’s strike on Hamas in Qatar was Netanyahu’s decision, not his, calls for peace and vows no future attacks on Qatari soil.

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.

Amit Segal:

Why wasn't the Mossad mentioned?

Senior analyst Amit Segal explains a peculiarity of Operation Summit Of Fire - why the Mossad seems to have been omitted entirely from the operation.

PM Netanyahu:

'Today, Israel and I have kept the promise'

Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke about the attacks in Qatar at the American Independence Day event in Jerusalem, declaring 'At the beginning of the war, I promised that none of them would escape, and we are systematically eliminating them.'

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.

Trump to Qatar

'Nothing like this will happen again on your soil'

White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt: "President Trump instructed Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to notify the Qataris of the impending attack"

Red alert sirens in Jerusalem after missile launched from Yemen

Houthi missile attack follows IDF strikes on Hamas leaders in Qatar.

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.