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On 9 September 2025, a major airstrike in Doha marked a watershed moment in Middle Eastern geopolitics. Israel carried out a targeted attack in the Leqtaifiya district of Qatar’s capital, aiming at Hamas political leaders who were reportedly meeting to discuss a U.S.-brokered ceasefire proposal in Gaza.
The strike resulted in the death of six people, including one Qatari security officer, Corporal Bader Saad Mohammed Al-Humaidi Al Dosari. Israel, according to its own statements, launched the attack in response to recent militant attacks and claims that Qatar was harboring senior Hamas figures.
Qatar reacted strongly: its Emir condemned the strike as “reckless criminal attack” and a clear violation of its sovereignty. The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister declared it an act of “state terrorism," vowing legal and diplomatic measures to hold Israel accountable.
Regionally, the attack sent shockwaves. Gulf states expressed outrage, and Qatar called for a collective response, warning that the entire region was at risk if such attacks go unchecked. An emergency Arab-Islamic summit was scheduled for 14–15 September 2025 in Doha to address the matter.
International bodies also got involved: the U.N. Security Council convened in emergency, while Russia condemned the strike as a gross violation of the U.N. Charter. The attack disrupted ongoing ceasefire negotiations, and families of hostages voiced fears that their release might now be more difficult.
In summary, the 2025 attack on Qatar represents more than a military operation—it is a diplomatic and legal flashpoint. The violation of territorial sovereignty, the undermining of ongoing peace efforts, and the regional tensions it has ignited mean its consequences will be felt for years to come.