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Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar shatters Gulf’s faith in US protection

The attack on Hamas leaders in Doha upended a decades-old assumption – and left Arab leaders questioning how much they can still rely on Washington

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2025

Qatari PM’s dash to see Donald Trump shows gravity of Israel’s bombing of Doha

ANALYSIS: Top of the agenda will be how the US and Qatar can ‘explore joint efforts to deter a future Israeli strike’ as this is what Qatar is most worried about, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025

Trump meeting and emergency summit follow deadly Israeli strike on Doha

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The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025

Trump to meet Qatar's PM Friday in aftermath of Israeli strike in Doha

The meeting is another way for Trump to signal his support for Qatar and opposition to the Israeli strike.

Axios · Sep 12, 2025

UN Security Council members condemn Israel over deadly strike on Qatar

US backing for statement implies Israel’s attack on US ally Qatar may have been ‘bridge too far’ for Washington.

Al Jazeera · Sep 11, 2025

Qatar says Israeli air strike on Hamas members in Doha 'killed any hope' for hostage release

Doha says it will host an Arab-Islamic summit to formulate a coordinated regional response to Israel’s unprecedented airstrikes on Tuesday, which killed six people.

Euronews · Sep 11, 2025

Qatar holds funeral for victims of Israeli attack amid regional solidarity

Regional leaders express solidarity with Qatar as funeral held for six killed in Israeli attack on Hamas leadership.

Al Jazeera · Sep 11, 2025

Hamas Says US 'Accomplice' In Israel Qatar Attack As Funerals Held

Hamas accused the United States on Thursday of complicity in Israel's deadly attack on its negotiators in Qatar, lambasting Israel for seeking to kill off Gaza truce talks as Doha buried the dead.

International Business Times · Sep 11, 2025

Israel has replaced Iran as the biggest security threat to the Gulf states

As the US waits on the sidelines, Israel’s actions – as evidenced by the attack on Doha – are becoming increasingly audacious, says Sanam Vakil, director of Chatham House’s Middle East and North Africa programme

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2025

Israel ‘killed any hope’ for hostages with attack on Doha, says Qatari prime minister

Bombing of Hamas ceasefire negotiators was ‘act of state terror’, says Doha

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025