In addition to the Chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau, Khalil al-Hayya, it is believed that almost all of the remaining leadership of Hamas, including Mohammed Darwish, Mousa Abu Marzouk, Husam Badran, and Taher al-Nunu, were all present in the meeting that was targeted earlier in the Qatari capital of Doha. Reports are suggesting that they had gathered to discuss the ceasefire agreement presented last week by U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.

The U.S. Embassy in Qatar has issued a shelter-in-place order for its facilities and for all Americans currently in Qatar, following strikes earlier by the Israeli Air Force against the Qatari capital of Doha.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has strongly condemned the Israeli attack against the Qatari capital of Doha.

According to claims made by Hamas to Al-Jazeera, the Chairman of the Political Bureau, Khalil al-Hayya, as well as several other members of the delegation survived the Israeli strike against the Qatari capital of Doha.

A clear picture of the building which was targeted earlier by the Israeli Air Force in the Qatari capital of Doha, with the interior and first floor appearing to have been totally destroyed, suggesting that it is unlikely anyone inside the building survived.

Three months ago, Qatar was attacked by Iran.

Today, Qatar was attacked by Israel.

While today is a day for celebration by many, it is also a day of fear for the families and friends of any hostages that remain in the Gaza Strip. The chances that any of them survive captivity has just drastically decreased.

Statement from the Office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following today’s strike against Hamas leadership in the Qatari capital of Doha:

“Today’s operation against Hamas terror leaders was a completely independent Israeli operation.”

“Israel initiated it, Israel managed it, and Israel takes full responsibility.”

Qatar announces that it will be suspending any further mediation efforts with Israel.

According to U.S. officials, the United States was notified by Israel right before the strikes against the Qatari capital of Doha.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke earlier with Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, condemning the Israeli attack today against the Qatari capital of Doha, which it called a “criminal act and a flagrant violation of international law.” The Saudi Foreign Ministry added, “We place all our capabilities at Qatar's disposal and support Qatar in any measures it takes to protect its security.”

So much for the expansion of the Abraham Accords.

According to a joint statement issued moments ago by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, today’s strike against Hamas leadership in the Qatari capital of Doha was a response to yesterday’s terrorist attack in Jerusalem:

"Yesterday, after the murderous attacks in Jerusalem and Gaza, Prime Minister Netanyahu instructed all security agencies to prepare for the possibility of thwarting the leaders of Hamas. The Defense Minister fully supported this proposal. This afternoon, in light of an operational opportunity, and in consultation with all heads of the defense establishment and with full backing, the Prime Minister and the Defense Minister decided to carry out the instruction given last night to the IDF and the Shin Bet, and they did so in a precise and optimal manner. The Prime Minister and the Defense Minister believed that the action was completely justified in light of the fact that this Hamas leadership was the one who initiated and organized the October 7 massacre, and has not stopped launching murderous actions against the State of Israel and its citizens since then, including taking responsibility for the murder of our citizens in yesterday's attack in Jerusalem.”

Senior U.S. officials have told Axios, the Trump Administration only notified by Israel about today’s strike operation against Hamas leadership in the Qatari capital of Doha once the missiles were already in the air — leaving them no opportunity to weigh in.

CCTV footage captured the moment of the Israeli airstrikes earlier against the Qatari capital of Doha.

King Abdullah II of Jordan held a phone call earlier with the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, during which he condemned today’s strike by Israel against the Qatari capital of Doha, emphasizing: “Qatar's security is part of Jordan's security, which rejects any action that harms the security, stability, and sovereignty of Qatar.”

Today’s strike operation against Qatar was likely carried out by the Israeli Air Force from Syrian Airspace, which explains last night’s strikes by Israel against air-defense and radar sites in Central Syria, which were rumored to have been operated jointly by the Syrian and Turkish Armed Forces.

According to Israeli officials, more than 10 aircraft with the Israeli Air Force participated in today’s strike against the Qatari capital of Doha, utilizing over 10 munitions which all hit a building where Hamas leaders were believed to have been gathered within seconds. Prior to and following the strike, several aerial-refuelings were carried out by Boeing 707s with the “Desert Giants” of the 120th Squadron. It’s entirely possible that the aircraft passed over Syria and Iraq, launching the attack from over Southern Iraq or the Persian Gulf.

French President Emmanuel Macron calls today’s strikes by Israel against Hamas leadership in the Qatari capital of Doha “unacceptable, whatever the reason may be,” expressing solidarity with Qatar and Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.