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Qatar and Israeli hostage families decry Doha strike

Thorkil Rothe
September 10, 2025

Qatar, several other Middle Eastern states and the UN have heavily condemned the strike Israel carried out against Hamas leaders in Doha as a violation of Qatar's sovereignty. The US also sent a strongly worded message. In Israel, hostage families fear the consequences of the attack.

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Five lower ranking members of Hamas were killed in the strike the Israeli military carried out in the Qatari capital Doha targeting the Hamas leadership in exile there.

Qatar's Prime Minister warned of a "firm response" to what he called a violation of his country's sovereignty. The White House said the attack "does not advance Israel or America's goals." 

In Israel, hostage families fear the attack may sabotage a potential peace and hostage deal.

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