On September 9, 2025, Israeli missiles hit the capital city of Qatar, Doha, in a surprise attack aimed at Hamas leaders. This was the first time Israel had attacked a Gulf Cooperation Council member country. At least six people died in the strike, including Hamas officials and one Qatari security guard.
The attack hit a housing area in Doha where top Hamas leaders were meeting to talk about a US peace plan for Gaza. Israeli officials said they were trying to kill Hamas chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya and other senior leaders. But Hamas later said its leadership survived the attack.
