The Israel Defense Forces dropped the hammer Tuesday, confirming it launched a precision strike on Hamas’ senior leadership cowering in luxury exile in Doha, Qatar.
“These terrorists — the same men who masterminded the barbaric October 7 massacre — have been running Hamas’ war from afar, hiding behind Gulf protection while Israeli families bury their dead,” the IDF declared on X.
For years, Hamas’ top brass has enjoyed five-star sanctuary in Doha, far from the rubble of Gaza they helped create. But the IDF said the time for hiding is over.
“Measures were taken to mitigate civilian harm, with precise munitions and deep intelligence,” the IDF stressed. “We will continue to hunt Hamas leadership until they are defeated.”
The strike reportedly rocked the Qatari capital Tuesday afternoon, sending a message that Israel can — and will — reach the terror masterminds anywhere in the world.
🚨BREAKING: About 10 explosions in Qatar, Doha.
This is the Hamas general headquarters. pic.twitter.com/QL5wT5cDfV
— Eli Afriat 🇮🇱🎗 (@EliAfriatISR) September 9, 2025
Hamas scrambled to spin the attack, with one official telling CNN that negotiators were targeted — including Khalil Al-Hayya, fresh off a meeting with Qatar’s prime minister the day before.
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Israel attacks Hamas leadership in Qatar https://t.co/ZoARHygMh3
— John Solomon (@jsolomonReports) September 9, 2025
