Unprecedented air raid in Doha: Israel aims at Hamas to hit the chain of command and avenge on 7 October. The fate of the leaders remains a yellow, while the ceased the fire goes out.
Israel hit Doha’s heart for the first time, with an air raid that shaken the Qatari capital. The stated goal: Hamas leaders gathered in the city to discuss the conditions of a possible fire. According to the Jewish state, the operation was planned to eliminate Hamas’ decision -making dome, considered direct responsible for the massacres of 7 October. The attack was presented as an act of military justice, aimed at breaking the chain of command of the Islamist movement.
Victims and uncertainties
The bombing caused at least five deaths, including family members and collaborators of Hamas managers. But the fate of the leaders remains wrapped in mystery: the first declarations speak of survivors, while on the ground there are rubble and lifeless bodies. The attack has transformed the capital of Qatar into a new war front. The episode marks a turning point: never before Israel had affected directly on the territory of the historic ally of peace negotiations in the Middle East.
The effect on negotiations
The raid risks making the talks wrecked for the ceasefire and liberation of the hostages. The Israeli move, designed to hit Hamas’s military leadership, now puts the entire diplomatic process in crisis. “The air attack by Israel against Hamas leaders in Doha Viola the international law and territorial integrity of Qatar and risks further escalation of violence in the region. We express full solidarity with the authorities and the people of Qatar, an EU strategic partner ». The EU spokesperson for foreign policy states in a statement. “Any escalation of the war in Gaza must be avoided – it is not in anyone’s interest. We will continue to support all the efforts towards a ceased in Gaza. Recall that the EU and other partners have listed Hamas as a terrorist organization. The EU also adopted a new sanctions against Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad together with two series of lists adopted in 2024 against entities and individuals, “he adds.
