The Latest Breaking News from Qatar

Why does Qatar host Hamas’s political office?

Qatar has hosted Hamas’s political office since 2012, after what Qatari officials say were requests from the US.

Al Jazeera · Sep 9, 2025

Trump "feels very badly" about location of Israeli's Doha strike: WH press secretary

Qatar has been a primary mediator in ceasefire talks since the October 7 attacks.

Axios · Sep 9, 2025

Israel’s attack in Doha underscores a stark reality for Gulf states looking for stability and growth: They remain hostage to events

The oil-rich states of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have a lot going for them: wealth, domestic stability and growing global influence. In recent months, these Gulf kingdoms also appear closer to something they have long sought: reliable U.S. support that has become stronger and more uncritical…

The Conversation · Sep 9, 2025

Qatar denies White House claim Trump sent warning before Israel’s attack

Attack comes days after Trump gave ‘last warning’ to Hamas, as analysts warn Washington will be seen as complicit.

Al Jazeera · Sep 9, 2025

‘Blatant violation of all international laws’: Israel strikes Qatar in shocking escalation targeting Hamas leaders

Israel got a lot of backlash from its latest hit.

We Got This Covered · Sep 9, 2025

Starmer condemns Israel’s strike on Hamas in Qatar

The Prime Minister said the attack violated Qatar’s sovereignty and risked further escalation across the Middle East.

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025

Middle East leaders condemn Israel’s attack on Qatar as Netanyahu ends all talk of Gaza ceasefire – expert Q&A

Israel launched an unprecedented airstrike on the Qatari capital of Doha on September 9, the first time it has directly attacked a Gulf state. The “precision strike”, as Israel has called it, targeted a building in which Hamas officials were reportedly discussing a peace proposal brokered by the US.

The Conversation · Sep 9, 2025

Israel carries out attack targeting Hamas leadership in Qatari capital

Israeli forces struck Hamas leadership in Doha, reportedly hitting Gaza ceasefire negotiators. Smoke was seen rising in the Katara district, eyewitnesses report.

Euronews · Sep 9, 2025

Israel just bombed Doha. The Middle East is on the brink of an abyss

ANALYSIS: These strikes set Israel firmly against Qatar and make Doha – once a main meeting point and venue for truce negotiations – now a new theatre of war in the Gaza conflict, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025

Israel Bombs Hamas Negotiators in Qatar, 10 Explosions Reported: Here's What We Know So Far

Israel has launched a strike on Hamas leadership in Doha, Qatar, sparking at least 10 explosions. Here's what we know so far about the unprecedented escalation.

International Business Times UK · Sep 9, 2025