Hamas says Israeli attack on Doha failed; UN condemns.

247 - The Israeli air strike against Hamas representatives in Doha, the capital of Qatar, did not achieve its intended objectives, according to a source from the Palestinian movement who spoke to the agency. Sputnik on Tuesday (9). “The Israeli operation [in Doha] was not successful,” said a member of the group. According to Hamas, some members of the delegation were injured during the bombings, but there are no reports of the death of leaders of the organization.

The offensive triggered immediate criticism from the international community. The Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), António Guterres, condemned the military action during a press conference in New York. “We are only beginning to receive information about Israel’s attacks in Qatar, a country that has played a very positive role in achieving a ceasefire and the release of all hostages. I condemn this flagrant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” he declared.

Context of the attack and negotiations

According to information from SputnikHamas representatives were meeting in a residential building when they were hit. The meeting aimed to continue negotiations on a possible ceasefire in Gaza, amid escalating violence that began after the October 2023 attacks.

Qatar has distinguished itself as a mediator in talks between Israel and Hamas, alongside countries such as Egypt and the United States. The emirate's actions have been praised on numerous occasions for its diplomatic and humanitarian role, particularly in the effort to free hostages and seek a lasting truce.

international repercussion

Guterres's speech reinforces the UN's concern about instability in the Middle East and the possibility of new attacks jeopardizing diplomatic progress. "All parties must work to achieve a lasting ceasefire, not to destroy it," the Secretary-General stressed.