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Hamas calls on Arab, Muslim states to impose political, economic boycott on Israel after Doha attack

The Palestinian group Hamas has denounced Israel’s strike on Doha as a “deliberate attempt” to assassinate its negotiating delegation and a “grave violation” of Qatar’s sovereignty, urging Arab and Muslim states to impose a political and economic boycott on Israel.

Iran reaffirms support for Qatar, Muslim nations amid regional tensions

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi declared Iran’s solidarity with Qatar and Muslim nations in the face of a grave threat to the region.

Qatar PM condemns Israel’s attack, appreciates Arab, Islamic support

Arab and Islamic states have condemned Israel’s “barbaric” attack on Qatar and will support Doha in the measures it will take to safeguard its sovereignty, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has stated.

Israeli military carries out its latest ground incursion in southern Syria

Israeli soldiers have carried out a ground operation in Syria’s southeastern Deraa province, Syria’s state news agency reported, the latest incursion in the neighbouring country as it also continues air raids against Damascus in various locations.

Former Israeli army chief admits to 200k Palestinian casualties during Gaza war

Former Israeli army commander Herzi Halevi has stated that more than 200,000 Palestinians have been killed or wounded in Tel Aviv's war on the Gaza Strip, and that "not once" during the genocide has the military been constrained by legal advice.

Iranian president to travel to Qatar, New York Monday        

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to travel to Qatar to participate in an emergency summit of Islamic countries’ leaders and, afterward, will go to New York to attend the UN General Assembly meeting.

Poll: 75% of Israelis approve of attacks targeting Hamas in Qatar

A large majority of Israelis, 75 percent, approve of Tel Aviv’s attack on the Qatari capital Doha, despite widespread international condemnation.

Iranian leader aide says Qatar attack shows Israel ‘knows no bounds’ in crimes

A senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has stated that the world must cease turning a blind eye to Israel’s atrocities following its deadly onslaught on Qatar as the Zionist regime “knows no bounds” in its crimes.

Syrian president says negotiations underway with Israel on security deal

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has stated that his country is engaged in talks with Israel over a security agreement aimed at reviving the 1974 accord or adopting a similar framework.

UN Security Council members condemn Israel over deadly attack on Qatar

The United Nations Security Council has condemned the Israeli attack on the Qatari capital Doha and called for de-escalation in a statement agreed by all 15 members, including the United States.

Israeli military vows to destroy more high-rise towers in Gaza City amid occupation push

The Israeli army on Thursday pledged to continue demolishing high-rise residential towers in Gaza City as part of its ongoing ground offensive to occupy the entire city in the Strip.

Iran’s top commander assures Qatar of support after Israeli attack

Iran’s Armed Forces Chief of Staff, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, held a phone call with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, following the “terrorist aggression” by Israel against Qatar.

Qatar seeks ‘collective response’ to Israeli military attack

Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has stressed that there must be a “collective response” to Israel’s attack on Doha, as Arab leaders rushed to the Persian Gulf nation to express solidarity.

Israel’s assault against Qatar proves its ‘terrorist’ nature: Iran’s Armed Forces

The General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces has strongly condemned Israel’s act of aggression against Qatar that targeted leaders of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas.

Israeli PM pledges to target opponents abroad after strike in Qatar

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened to try to kill Hamas leaders in Qatar again if Doha does not expel the group’s officials, drawing a sharp response from the Persian Gulf country.

Israel kills dozens in Yemen attack after bombing Qatar

At least 35 people have been killed after Israel carried out air attacks in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, and al-Jawf governorate, a day after targeting Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital, Doha.

Qatar dismisses White House claim Trump sent warning before Israel’s attack

The administration of US President Donald Trump has announced it notified Qatari officials before Israel’s attack on Hamas negotiators in Doha, a claim denied by the Persian Gulf country.

EU says to freeze payments to Israel

The European Union will suspend its bilateral support programs with Israel and freeze related payments over Tel Aviv’s ongoing siege of the Gaza Strip, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Wednesday.

Analyst compares Israel’s failed assassination attempt in Doha to 1997 Amman incident

A Middle East expert has suggested that the recent failed assassination attempt on Hamas leaders in Doha could carry political consequences for Israel similar to those it faced after a botched operation in Amman in 1997.

Qatar calls for retaliation against Israel for aerial raid in Doha

Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani has vowed to retaliate against Israel for its air strike against Hamas’s political leadership based in Doha.

Hamas says its leadership survived Israel’s assassination bid in Qatar

The Hamas leadership has survived Israel’s assassination bid in the Qatari capital Doha, but at least six people were killed in the attack, according to an official statement from the Palestinian group.

Iran condemns Israel’s raids on Qatar as criminal, extremely dangerous

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson condemned the Zionist regime’s strike on Doha, describing it as an extremely dangerous and criminal act, a blatant violation of all international rules and regulations, and an assault on Qatar’s national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and on Palestinian negotiators present there.

Israeli army says it attacked Hamas leadership in Qatar

The Israeli military has announced that explosions seen and heard in the Qatari capital Doha were the result of an assassination attempt against members of the Hamas leadership and senior officials of the Palestinian group.

Flotilla for Gaza says main boat attacked

The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) for Gaza has announced one of its main vessels, the “Family Boat,” was struck by what is suspected to be a drone off the coast of Tunisia early Tuesday, but Tunisian authorities dismissed the claim.

Israeli attacks kill five in Lebanon in latest ceasefire breach

At least five people have been killed and five others wounded after Israeli military aircraft struck eastern Lebanon in the latest violation of the ceasefire accord signed last November, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry.

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