Overview
- Israel acknowledged carrying out the Doha attack against Hamas figures, with at least six people killed including a Qatari security officer, while Hamas said senior leaders survived.
- The UN Security Council issued a joint statement condemning the strikes on Qatar, affirming its sovereignty and urging de‑escalation without naming Israel.
- Qatar’s prime minister told the council the strike undermined chances to free hostages and vowed to keep mediating, then planned meetings with President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- Regional pushback grew as the United Arab Emirates summoned Israel’s envoy to protest, and Qatar prepared an emergency Arab‑Islamic summit next week in Doha.
- UN officials and analysts warned the action threatens ceasefire and hostage‑release talks and could widen instability, as Israel’s Gaza campaign continues with high casualties and mass displacement.