Israel News for 9-10-2025
News Update
Israel carried out an airstrike on Hamas leaders meeting to discuss a U.S. ceasefire proposal in Doha, Qatar, yesterday. Hamas said six people were killed, including five of its members and a Qatari security officer, but that senior leaders such as Khalil al-Hayya survived. THe identities of the killed have not been identified so nothing is clear yet. Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that Israel would strike its enemies “everywhere.”
Qatar condemned that strike, calling it a violation of its sovereignty. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and other Gulf states joined in denouncing the attack, while UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called it a dangerous escalation. The UN Security Council convened an emergency session to discuss the fallout.
U.S. President Trump said he tried to warn Qatar in advance, instructing aide Steve Witkoff to alert authorities, though the warning came too late. He described the strike as an “unfortunate incident” and assured Qatar’s emir it would not happen again. The White House stressed that the U.S. military was not involved and condemned the violation of Qatari territory while praising any move to eliminate Hamas. The WSJ reported that non of the 10 Israeli jets reportedly involved in the strike entered Qatar, UAE or Saudi airspace.
Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter warned in an interview with Fox News that Israel would continue targeting Hamas and hinted at the possibility of another strike in Doha saying,“If we didn’t get them this time, we’ll get them next time.”
[There’s no doubt that this strike was made with the knowledge, and blessing, of the White House and Qatar, despite the harsh statements and reactions for the press and Arab people. Israel would never strike in Qatar without President Trumps “OK”. Anything to the contrary is just noise to make it seem like the Arab leadership has not given up on Hamas — which it looks like they have. Everyone wants to close this horrible chapter and move on to creating a more peaceful and prosperous Middle East — except for Hamas. Until Hamas is eliminated or simply out of the picture, and all the hostages are returned, the war and suffering will continue, to everyone’s detriment.]
