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.

Several outlets are now reporting that the Chairman of the Political Bureau, Khalil al-Hayya, and a majority of other members of the Hamas meeting delegation survived today’s Israeli strike on the Qatari capital of Doha, while Khalil al-Hayya’s son, Hammam al-Hayya, and his office director, Jihad Labd, were killed.

Israel informed the United States that today’s attack against Hamas leadership in the Qatari capital of Doha was coming, and the U.S. in turn notified Qatar, people familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal.

Alerts now in Central Israel following the launch of a ballistic missile by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen.

The Singha Durbar “Lion’s Palace” in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, has been entirely destroyed by a fire set earlier today amidst ongoing anti-government riots and civil unrest throughout the country, with the Nepali Army announcing earlier tonight that it would be assuming responsibility for law and order beginning at 10:00pm NPT.

UPDATE: The Israel Defense Force has confirmed the successful interception of a ballistic missile launched earlier by the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist group in Yemen at Central Israel.

Hamas has released its first official statement since today’s Israeli strike against a meeting in the Qatari capital of Doha, stating that all members of the delegation survived the attack, while Jihad Labad (Abu Bilal), Director of Dr. Khalil Al-Hayya's Office; Hammam Al-Hayya (Abu Yahya), Son of Dr. Khalil Al-Hayya; Abdullah Abdul Wahid (Abu Khalil); Moamen Hassouna (Abu Omar); Ahmed Al-Mamluk (Abu Malik), were killed, alongside a Qatari security officer.