Israel Notifies US Before Qatar Hamas Strike

Israel carried out a targeted airstrike on senior Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, with prior notification and approval from the United States, including President Donald Trump, according to multiple White House officials and Israeli sources. The operation was coordinated by Israel's Shin Bet and military intelligence, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu present at the command center during the strike. The attack targeted residential buildings housing Hamas's political bureau, although Hamas’s ceasefire negotiation delegation reportedly survived. The US maintains a significant military presence in Qatar, highlighting the strategic sensitivity of the operation. Israeli authorities stated that precise munitions were used to minimize civilian harm, while Qatar confirmed the strikes hit residential areas, and details on casualties remain unclear. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was scheduled to provide further information, coinciding with President Trump signing a health-related proclamation.