DOHA/NEW YORK – September 10, 2025
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned Israel’s airstrike on Hamas officials in Doha, describing it as a “flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Qatar.”
The UN chief’s remarks came after Israel claimed responsibility for a strike targeting Hamas leadership in the Qatari capital. Qatar swiftly denounced the attack, warning it risked escalating regional tensions.
Reports on casualties remain conflicting, with no independent confirmation yet on whether senior Hamas leaders were killed. The UN and international observers have urged restraint, while regional bodies, including the Arab League, joined Qatar in condemning the strike.
Israel maintains the operation was aimed at Hamas operatives it accuses of directing attacks, while Guterres stressed that such actions breach international law and undermine diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.
Further verification of casualties and official responses from Qatar, Israel, and the UN Security Council are expected in the coming days.