The right to respond to the attack of Israel The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister emphasized Qatar Late on Tuesday night (09.09.2025) Greek time.
Qatar’s leader, the Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jasim al -Thanihe said at a press conference that his country reserves the right to respond to the attack that Israel has launched to Doha against Hamas leaders.
Al Thani explained that US officials informed Qatar about Israeli military operation 10 minutes after its launch, describing Tel Aviv’s attack as “sneaky”.
Al Jazeera’s @vpietromarchi showed us the aftermath of Israel’s ‘targeted strike’ on Hamas officials in a diplomatic area of Qatar’s capital, Doha. pic.twitter.com/S8EWQLloUY
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) September 9, 2025
He assured, however, that Qatar would not leave its mediating role in the diplomatic effort aimed at ending the war in the Gaza Strip.
In a statement on Tuesday night, White House He claimed that “the Trump government was informed by the US military that Israel attacked Hamas, whose executives were unfortunately in a Doha, Capital of Qatar.”
“President Trump immediately ordered the special envoy Whitkov to inform the Qatarians of the forthcoming attack, which he did. The President considers Qatar a strong ally and friend of the United States and feels very bad for the location of the attack […]. President Trump also spoke with Emiris and his Prime Minister Qatar and thanked them for their friendship to our country. He assured them that this would not happen again on their territory, “he said.
According to Qatar, the Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jasim al -Thani He told Trump’s telephone conversation that “Qatar will take all necessary steps to protect its safety and maintain its sovereignty.”
The time of the blow
Capital in the Middle East crisis marks the unprecedented Israeli blow to Doha.
The aim of the Israeli attack were members of Hamas’ “negotiating” team, who allegedly had a meeting to discuss the latest Trump Proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza.
BREAKING: Qatar Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani says the US warned them about the attack 10 minutes after it began, despite the White House saying they gave Qatar advanced notice of the attack.https://t.co/xjHHStaJLi
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The leadership of the armed Palestinian organization survived the attack, but confirms that six people were killed, including the son of Hamas’ leader, Halil al-Haya.
Al-Haya is the exiled leader of Hamas in Gaza and a leading negotiator, who is considered an important personality of the organization abroad.
We look at who was present at the Hamas meeting to discuss US President Trump’s Gaza ceasefire proposal when Israel’s air attacks struck Qatar’s Doha. pic.twitter.com/eqgu6Ydqtj
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) September 9, 2025
After the attack, Trump also spoke with the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahuwho told him he wants to become peace quickly.
Israeli blow to Doha is the first attack on Qatar’s time
The Emirates in the Gulf has been a British protectorate since 1916 and became independent in 1971, joining the Arab League and the United Nations that same year.
While Qatar’s troops participated in the Gulf War in 1990 – 1991, when Iraq invaded Kuwait, the Emirates did not attack.
The country hosts the largest US military base in the Middle East. Al Udeid air base hosts the US Central Administration’s Regional Headquarters and coordinates the development in Syria and Iraq.
By 2033, the base is expected to provide housing for 15,000 troops and auxiliary staff.
Iran launched an attack on the base in June in response to the bombing of its nuclear facilities by US forces, but Qatar’s air defense intercepted the attack. There were no casualties.
While Qatar and other Gulf states are generally considered safe, terrorist attacks have occurred there. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have witnessed attacks by Houthi militia, based in Yemen in oil installations and political goals.