Updated September 9, 2025 at 12:08 PM PDT

TEL AVIV, Israel — The Israeli military said it carried out an airstrike targeting senior Hamas leaders in Qatar's capital on Tuesday. The attack prompted international condemnation, and was even met with disapproval from the United States, an ally of both Israel and Qatar.

A Hamas official said no leader was killed. But speaking to NPR on condition of anonymity, in order to comment on the attack before Hamas' official confirmation, the Hamas official confirmed five fatalities, including the son of Hamas' top negotiator, Khalil al-Hayya, an office manager and several other employees.

Qatar's Interior Ministry said a member of its Internal Security Force was killed.

This is the first time Israel has carried out a strike in Doha. It marks an esca

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