09.09.2025 20:20
Following the assassination attack targeting Hamas leaders discussing the ceasefire proposal for Gaza presented by U.S. President Donald Trump in Doha, the capital of Qatar, an Israeli academic issued a brazen threat towards Turkey. Dr. Meir Masri, who is also a reserve officer, stated, "Ankara could also be attacked, just like Doha."
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Israel carried out an assassination attack targeting the leaders of Hamas, who were discussing a ceasefire proposal in Gaza presented by U.S. President Donald Trump in Doha, the capital of Qatar.
SEQUENTIAL EXPLOSIONS IN DOHA, QATAR
Sequential explosions occurred in Doha, the capital of Qatar. Eyewitnesses reported hearing up to 10 explosions and seeing thick smoke. Sources close to Hamas stated that the group's negotiation center was targeted, while Israeli media expressed that the explosions were an assassination attempt on Hamas leaders.
ISRAEL CLAIMED RESPONSIBILITY
The Israeli Army Radio claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement. The statement said, "Israel carried out an attack on Hamas officials in Qatar. The attack targeted the top leadership of Hamas."
"10 FIGHTER JETS PARTICIPATED IN THE ATTACK"
Qatar-based Al Jazeera reported, citing a Hamas source, that the attack targeted the Hamas ceasefire negotiation team that was in a meeting. Israeli media claimed that Hamas political leader Khaled Mashal and Hamas Political Bureau Chief Khalil al-Hayya were targeted in the attack. It was noted that 10 fighter jets participated in the attack, launching missiles from 1800 meters away.
HAMAS DELEGATION ESCAPED THE ATTACK UNHARMED
Unnamed sources stated that the Hamas delegation, which was in Doha for ceasefire negotiations, escaped the attack unharmed. It is estimated that the delegation included Hamas's Gaza Leader Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas's West Bank Leader Zaher Jabarin, Hamas Shura Council Chairman Muhammad Darwish, and Hamas's overseas official Khaled Mashal. No statement has yet been made by Hamas following the attack. Qatari media claimed that al-Hayya's office manager and son were lost in the attack.
FIRST REACTION FROM TURKEY: WE STAND BY QATAR
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted to Israel's attack targeting Hamas officials in Doha, stating, "This is clear evidence of Israel's expansionist policies in the region and its adoption of terrorism as a state policy. We stand by Qatar in the face of this despicable attack targeting its sovereignty and security."
BRAZEN THREAT TO TURKEY FROM ISRAELI ACADEMIC
Following the attack, it was noted that Israeli social media users made threatening statements towards Turkey. One of these messages came from Dr. Meir Masri, a faculty member at the Hebrew University. Also a reserve officer, Masri made a brazen threat, stating, "Ankara, which attacked Doha, could also be targeted."
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