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International community slams Israel’s ‘cowardly’ Doha strikes as ‘flagrant violation’ of Qatari sovereignty
PM Shehbaz says “unlawful and heinous” attack is a brazen violation; Saudi Arabia warns of "dire consequences"; UAE calls on world to act; UN chief, Pope Leo deplore attack. International condemnation and criticism followed in the wake of Israel’s...

In shocking move, Israel strikes Hamas leadership in Doha, capital of Qatar, for 1st time
Smoke from Israeli strike in Doha, Qatar, Sept. 9, 2025. (Photo: Social media) This is a developing story. The Israeli Air Force struck a building in the Qatari capital of Doha on Tuesday, in an attempt to eliminate the senior leadership of the...

Explosion heard in Qatar’s capital as Israel says it targets Hamas leadership in Doha
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel launched a strike targeting Hamas’ leadership in Qatar on Tuesday as they considered… DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel launched a strike targeting Hamas’ leadership in Qatar on Tuesday as they...

Trump Reportedly Gave Israel ‘Green Light’ to Strike Hamas Leaders in Qatar
President Donald Trump reportedly gave Israeli leadership the “green light” to strike Hamas’ headquarters in Doha, Qatar, as part of a targeted attack against leaders of the terrorist organization on Tuesday. The president’s approval was reported...
Iran strongly condemns Israel's attack on Hamas officials in Qatar
TEHRAN, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on Tuesday strongly condemned Israel's airstrikes on the Qatari capital Doha, which targeted Hamas officials. He made the remarks in an interview with state-run IRIB TV...

Saudi Crown Prince Telephones Emir of Qatar, Condemns Flagrant Israeli Attack
The Arab world and international community condemned on Tuesday Israel’s strikes on Qatar that targeted Hamas officials. Iraq’s foreign ministry said in a statement that this "cowardly act represents a flagrant violation" of Qatar’s sovereignty...

Davis Cup tie between Canada, Israel in Halifax closed to fans because of safety concerns
Open this photo in gallery:Team Canada captain Frank Dancevic during his Davis Cup qualifying tennis match against Hungary's Fabian Marozsan in Montreal in February.Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press The Davis Cup World Group I tie between Canada...

Exclusive: Turkish maritime firms bypass shipping restrictions to Israel
Several Turkish maritime companies are circumventing Ankara’s restrictions on shipping traffic to Israel, introduced in June due to the ongoing war in Gaza, bianet can reveal. Turkey imposed a series of trade sanctions against Israel following the...

Pope Leo says Israel’s attack in Doha ‘very serious’, UN chief condemns ‘violation of Qatar’s sovereignty’
Pope Leo XIV and the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres have joined the world leaders who have condemned the Israeli airstrike in Doha, Qatar, targeting the Hamas leadership.In a somewhat unusual move, Pope Leo, the head of the...
Qatar condemns ‘cowardly’ Israeli attack in Doha
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned “in the strongest terms the cowardly Israeli attack” on a residential building housing Hamas leaders in the capital Doha, calling the assault a “blatant violation of all international laws and...

Syria 'strongly condemned' latest Israeli strikes on the country
SYRIA “strongly condemned” the latest Israeli strikes on the western city of Homs and around the coastal city of Latakia today after warplanes attacked in the early hours. The Israeli actions represent “a blatant violation of the sovereignty of...

On Israel, USA Today Leaves Readers Starving for the Truth
The “inversion of truth and reality has been one of the most favored propaganda methods of Israel’s adversaries,” the historian Joel Fishman once observed. A recent USA Today Op-Ed offers a case in point. Instead of providing readers with...

Egypt condemns, denounces Israeli attack on Qatar
Cairo: Egypt expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the aggressive action carried out by the Israeli occupation forces on Tuesday against the State of Qatar, targeting a meeting of Palestinian leaders in Doha to discuss ways to...
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Palestine Condemn Israeli Strike On Qatar As ‘Blatant Violation Of Sovereignty’
The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Palestine have condemned Israel’s strike on Qatar. The three countries made their positions known in separate statements on Tuesday. While condemning the attack, the UAE expressed its support for Qatar...

In a Brazen Strike Approved by Trump, Israel Targets Top Hamas Officials at Doha
Top Hamas leaders were reportedly killed in an Israeli brazen, pinpoint air attack on the terror organization’s office at Doha, Qatar on Monday. Among those who were targeted, according to Israeli and Saudi reports, are the commander of the West...

Explosions reported in Qatar as Israel targets senior Hamas officials
ALBAWABA - Several blasts were reported in the Qatari capital, Doha, on Tuesday, as Israel targets senior Hamas officials. Smoke was seen rising over the Katara District following the explosion sounds, an eyewitness said, Reuters reported. The IDF...

Over 400 Genocide Scholars Say That Hamas, Not Israel, Committed Genocide
Four hundred and twenty genocide scholars, survivors, and experts signed a statement affirming that Hamas, not Israel, is guilty of the crime of genocide. The experts also criticized their fellow scholars who falsely accused Israel of genocide in...
Oil Spikes As Explosions Rock Doha; Israel Targets Top Hamas Leaders In Assassination Operation
Multiple explosions have been reported in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday, according to eyewitnesses cited by Reuters. Initial reports suggest a missile strike or series of possible aerial strikes. Axios journalist Barak Ravid, referencing Israeli...

Morocco Strongly Condemns Israeli Strike on Qatar
Morocco has joined the UN and several other countries in strongly condemning Israeli strikes on Qatar. In a statement from Morocco’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, the North African country described the Israeli aggression as heinous. It also firmly...

Hamas delegation reportedly survives Israeli attack -
A high-level Hamas delegation led by Khalil al-Hayya survived the Israeli attack, APA reports, citing Al Jazeera. *** 17:35 Israel on Tuesday carried out strikes on Qatar's Doha targeting senior Hamas officials, Al Arabiya reported citing Israeli...