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Israel's failed attempt to kill Hamas' political leadership in unprecedented air strikes on Qatari capital Doha will further complicate the Gaza negotiations.
Israel's strikes on Hamas leaders in Doha killed a Qatari security official and created diplomatic tensions between Washington and its key Middle East allies.
Just a few months ago, the rulers of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar welcomed President Donald Trump to their palaces with camel parades and pomp.
Soon after the October 7, 2023, attacks, Israel made clear that it would target Hamas’ leadership in Gaza and abroad. International borders were no protection for the militant group. But those attacks and operations were only carried out in enemy states, such as the killing of Ismail Haniyeh in Iran and of Saleh al-Arouri in Lebanon.
FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., is traveling to Israel following the Jewish state’s strike in Qatar, a strike he argued was part of Israel’s "singular purpose" to eradicate Hamas.
Israeli officials and analysts say that revenge for the Hamas-led 2023 attack on Israel, and frustration over moribund Gaza truce negotiations, informed the decision to strike in Doha.
Israel launched a series of strikes targeting Hamas’ leadership in the Qatari capital Tuesday, in an unprecedented attack inside the territory of an important US ally and key mediator in the Gaza ceasefire talks.
President Donald Trump offered rare public criticism of the U.S. ally after the strike in Doha, which threatened to imperil efforts to secure a ceasefire and free hostages held in Gaza.
Gabriel Diallo and his Canadians teammates appear ready to roll with the punches at the Davis Cup tie in Halifax, where a series of matches will be played in an empty venue without fans and media in attendance due to security concerns.
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