A senior Israeli government official has revealed that the United States was not only informed ahead of time but also gave its full backing to a recent targeted operation against Hamas figures allegedly operating from within Qatari territory. The revelation comes amid growing regional tensions and renewed international focus on counterterrorism strategies linked to the long-standing Israel-Hamas conflict.
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the matter, stated that the operation had been carefully planned with diplomatic and intelligence coordination between Tel Aviv and Washington. According to the source, the U.S. administration was briefed on the objectives, timing, and scope of the mission, and expressed no objections, instead offering what the official described as “full support.”
While exact details of the operation have not been publicly disclosed, sources suggest that the target was a high-ranking figure within the political wing of Hamas, believed to have been coordinating activities from within Doha. Qatar, which has long positioned itself as a mediator in Middle Eastern disputes and has hosted Hamas representatives for years, has not yet officially responded to the incident.
This development underscores the deepening cooperation between the United States and Israel on matters of security, particularly in relation to groups both nations classify as terrorist organizations. Hamas, which governs the Gaza Strip and is backed by Iran, remains a central player in the protracted Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The alleged strike, or attempted strike, has raised eyebrows across diplomatic circles, especially given the implications for Qatar, a key U.S. ally in the Gulf region and host to America’s largest military base in the Middle East, Al Udeid Air Base. The involvement of the U.S., even indirectly, could complicate Washington’s efforts to maintain delicate ties with Doha while simultaneously supporting Israeli security objectives.
Though neither the U.S. State Department nor the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office has issued an official public statement regarding the specifics of the operation, the reported coordination suggests a shared stance against what both governments perceive as threats emanating from Hamas’s external operations.
This revelation, if further substantiated, would mark a significant chapter in the ongoing geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East, pointing to an increasingly assertive approach by Israel in targeting its adversaries beyond its borders, with the apparent blessing of its most powerful ally.
