According to Israeli officials who spoke to Axios, the explosions in the Qatari capital of Doha are assassination attempts against senior officials with Hamas.

The Israel Defense Force and Shin Bet have released a joint statement, announcing that the Air Force carried out a precision-strike against senior Hamas officials residing in the Qatari capital of Doha, that have led the terrorist organization’s operations, are directly responsible for the surprise attack on October 7th, and have been orchestrating and managing the war against the State of Israel.

Israel has just attacked the capital of a major non-NATO ally of the United States.

Initial reports suggest that the Leader of the Hamas Political Bureau, Khalil al-Hayya, was killed alongside several other senior officials, in the Israeli precision-strike earlier on the terrorist organization’s headquarters in the Qatari capital of Doha.

Additional footage from the moments immediately following the Israeli strike against the Qatari capital of Doha.

Today’s strike operation by the Israeli Air Force against the Headquarters of Hamas’ in the Qatari capital of Doha, has been dubbed “Operation Summit of Fire” by the Israeli Defense Ministry.

Qatar has called today’s strike by the Israeli Air Force against the capital of Doha a “flagrant violation of all international law.”

According to N12, today’s strike by Israel against Hamas leadership in the Qatari capital of Doha was coordinated with the United States, while the “green light” for the operation was given to Israel by President Donald J. Trump.

In addition to the Chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau, Khalil al-Hayya, it is believed that almost all of the remaining leadership of Hamas, including Mohammed Darwish, Mousa Abu Marzouk, Husam Badran, and Taher al-Nunu, were all present in the meeting that was targeted earlier in the Qatari capital of Doha. Reports are suggesting that they had gathered to discuss the ceasefire agreement presented last week by U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.

The U.S. Embassy in Qatar has issued a shelter-in-place order for its facilities and for all Americans currently in Qatar, following strikes earlier by the Israeli Air Force against the Qatari capital of Doha.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has strongly condemned the Israeli attack against the Qatari capital of Doha.

According to claims made by Hamas to Al-Jazeera, the Chairman of the Political Bureau, Khalil al-Hayya, as well as several other members of the delegation survived the Israeli strike against the Qatari capital of Doha.

A clear picture of the building which was targeted earlier by the Israeli Air Force in the Qatari capital of Doha, with the interior and first floor appearing to have been totally destroyed, suggesting that it is unlikely anyone inside the building survived.

Three months ago, Qatar was attacked by Iran.

Today, Qatar was attacked by Israel.

While today is a day for celebration by many, it is also a day of fear for the families and friends of any hostages that remain in the Gaza Strip. The chances that any of them survive captivity has just drastically decreased.

Statement from the Office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following today’s strike against Hamas leadership in the Qatari capital of Doha:

“Today’s operation against Hamas terror leaders was a completely independent Israeli operation.”

“Israel initiated it, Israel managed it, and Israel takes full responsibility.”

Qatar announces that it will be suspending any further mediation efforts with Israel.

According to U.S. officials, the United States was notified by Israel right before the strikes against the Qatari capital of Doha.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke earlier with Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, condemning the Israeli attack today against the Qatari capital of Doha, which it called a “criminal act and a flagrant violation of international law.” The Saudi Foreign Ministry added, “We place all our capabilities at Qatar's disposal and support Qatar in any measures it takes to protect its security.”