Five cities across the region were reportedly hit in separate strikes by Isreal

Doha, Qatar — 9 September 2025

In a dramatic escalation of regional conflict, five cities were targeted in separate strikes within a 24-hour period, including Doha, Qatar — where an airstrike hit near a residential area and targeted Hamas figures. The scope of military actions reflects a marked expansion of hostilities across the Middle East.

Key Facts:

• Israel conducted a strike in Doha, aimed at senior Hamas leaders involved in ceasefire negotiations, including Khalil al-Hayya and others. The attack occurred near a guarded residential compound in the Legtaifiya area.

• Qatar strongly condemned the strike as “cowardly,” calling it a flagrant violation of international law and sovereignty.

• The UN Secretary-General, as well as regional and international actors, also voiced dismay over the escalation.

• Reports also indicate Israeli strikes impacted Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Tunisia amid broader regional military operations, though casualty figures and specifics vary by location.   

Within 24 hours, five cities across the region were reportedly hit in separate strikes by Isreal:

1. Doha, Qatar

2. Gaza, Palestine

3. Beirut, Lebanon

4. Homs, Syria

5. Tunis, Tunisia

Qatar strongly condemned the reported airstrike in Doha, calling it a violation of sovereignty. Multiple international organizations, including the UN, have urged restraint and protection of civilians.