Newscast Israel Strikes Hamas In Qatar
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Sep 9, 2025 
Lyse Doucet, BBC’s chief international correspondent, and Caitríona Perry, chief presenter, dive into a recent Israeli airstrike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha. They discuss the implications for U.S. involvement and regional peace efforts, highlighting Qatar's role as a mediator. The conversation reveals complex foreign policy dynamics, particularly how past U.S. administrations influence current decisions. The episode explores the potential repercussions for the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the intricate balance of negotiations in a tense geopolitical landscape.
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Strike Hit Negotiating Meeting In Doha
- Israel struck a meeting in Doha where senior Hamas figures were discussing a US proposal, suggesting precise actionable intelligence was used.
- Conflicting reports remain about who was killed and whether the strike was long-planned or opportunistic.
Israel Publicly Claimed The Attack
- Israel immediately claimed responsibility for the Doha strike, an unusual departure from its typical ambiguity over covert actions.
- That public claim signals a deliberate political message rather than purely clandestine targeting.
US Was Notified During The Strike
- The White House said the US military notified the administration about the strike while it was underway, implying the US could not stop it.
- That notification method complicates perceptions of US involvement and responsibility.