The Times of Israel Daily Briefing Day 705 - Fallout from bold attack on Hamas leadership in Doha
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Sep 10, 2025 Emanuel Fabian, a military correspondent, discusses the recent Israeli airstrike in Qatar targeting Hamas leadership and the uncertainties surrounding its success. Nava Freiberg, a diplomatic reporter, covers global reactions, including significant responses from US and Gulf state leaders. They explore the strike's implications for hostage negotiations in Gaza and analyze Qatar's military capabilities. Tensions rise as the UN Security Council convenes to discuss the fallout, with ongoing reports about the situation on the ground in Gaza.
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High-Risk Airstrike With Unclear Outcome
- Israel used a large IAF strike with more than 10 jets and munitions to hit a Doha building believed to host Hamas leaders.
- At recording time Israel and Hamas disputed whether top leaders were actually killed, leaving results unclear.
Doha Within IAF Long-Range Reach
- Doha sits about 1,800 km from Israel, a range the IAF has struck before including Iran and Houthi targets.
- The jets were aerially refueled and may not have entered Qatari airspace to carry out the strike.
Strike Relied On Stealthy Flight Paths
- Israel likely flew routes that did not require explicit overflight permissions from some regional states.
- Qatar did not detect or engage the jets or missiles during the attack, highlighting limits of its defenses.