IDF confirms strike on Hamas senior leadership in Doha, Qatar | LIVE BLOG

Hamas claims Israel failed to kill members of its negotiation delegation in Doha

Hamas says Israel’s assassination attempt of its leaders in Doha has failed. In a statement, Hamas confirmed that five people were killed in the strikes. The five are Jihad Labad, Director of Khalil Al-Hayya's Office, Humam Al-Hayya, Son of Khalil Al-Hayya and three of their companions.

IDF intercepts missile fired from Yemen after warning sirens

The Israeli army announced that it had intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, after sirens were triggered in several regions of Israel. Sirens sounded in accordance with security protocol.

Rocket alert sirens sound in Jerusalem and West Bank regions following missile launch from Yemen, says IDF

PM Netanyahu addresses strike at U.S. Embassy 

Israeli PM Netanyahu speaks at the U.S. embassy after the Qatar strike: "If President Trump’s proposal is accepted, the war can end immediately, and we can expand peace in the region"

Qatar announces immediate suspension of mediation between Israel and Hamas, Reuters reports

Qatar condemns the Israeli attack on Hamas officials 

Israel dubs strike on Hamas leadership ‘Summit of Fire’ as Qatar condemns it as a “criminal assault” and “flagrant violation of international law”

Senior Israeli official to i24NEWS confirms Khalil Al Hayya targeted in Israeli strike in Doha

Al Arabiya reports that he was killed in the strike. 

IDF confirms precision strike on Hamas senior leadership that directed Oct. 7 in Doha, Qatar 

The IDF and ISA say they carried out a precise strike targeting Hamas’ senior leadership, accusing them of orchestrating the October 7 attacks and ongoing operations. Officials say measures were taken to limit civilian harm.

Hamas claims responsibility for deadly shooting in Jerusalem

Hamas claimed responsibility for the shooting that occurred yesterday morning in the Ramot neighborhood of Jerusalem. In a statement, the Al-Qassam Brigades indicated that the two terrorists, Muthanna Naji Omar and Mohammed Bassam Taha, were members of their organization.

The UK Government concluded Israel is not committing genocide in Gaza in David Lammy's letter to Parliament sent last week.

After months of holding that the ability to determine whether Israel has committed genocide belonged to the international courts, the United Kingdom (UK) has concluded that Israel is not committing genocide in Gaza.

Former Foreign Secretary David Lammy wrote a letter to the chair of the International Development Committee last week, saying that an assessment carried out by the Foreign Office had concluded that Israel’s actions did not constitute genocide. Read more

The international flotilla headed for Gaza claimed to be struck by a drone at a Tunisian port; local authorities have denied the strike. Read more

IDF orders all residents of Gaza City to evacuate ahead of second phase of Operation Gideon's Chariots

Ahead of the impending operation, the IDF dropped leaflets over the city, saying, "The IDF is determined to defeat Hamas and will operate in the Gaza City area with great force -- for your safety, evacuate immediately via the Al-Rashid Highway to the humanitarian zone in Mawasi. Remaining in the area is very dangerous."

IDF releases name of fourth soldier who fell in Gaza on Monday

Lieutenant Matan Abramovitz, aged 21, from Ganei Tikva, an officer in the Armored Corps 52nd Battalion, 401st Brigade, fell during combat in the northern Gaza Strip. Read more