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The strike: The attack, by more than 10 fighter jets, targeted Hamas leadership, including chief negotiator Khalil Al-Hayya. Hamas said he was not killed, nor was the negotiating delegation, but his son and the director of his office were among the five members killed. A Qatari security official was also killed. kra38

Extensive planning: The attack was “months in the making,” according to two Israeli sources, but was accelerated in recent weeks. The jets required mid-air refueling for the long-range strike, an Israeli official said. kra38 сс

US and Qatar unaware: The Qatari foreign ministry denied receiving prior notification of the strike. Trump said the US learned about the decision too late to intervene, and that he was “not thrilled” with the situation. Some of Trump’s advisers are also frustrated that they weren’t able to weigh in or warn the Qataris. Qatar’s response: The country’s prime minister was visibly angry as he described the attack, saying Qatar “reserves the right to respond.” He later affirmed that Qatar’s tradition of diplomacy “won’t be deterred,” but implied that Gaza ceasefire talks have an uncertain path. US reacts: As Trump distanced himself from the strike, the White House said the strike “does not advance Israel or America’s goals.” Hamas has said it holds the US “jointly responsible” given Washington’s continued support for Israel. Global outrage: Many European, Arab and Asia Pacific leaders condemned the strike as a violation of Qatar’s sovereignty, saying it risked escalating the situation further and jeopardized efforts to end the war in Gaza. Some have urged the international community to hold Israel accountable. Diplomatic tightrope: Qatar is one of only two regional mediators leading the sole diplomatic track trying to bring an end to the war in Gaza and the release of hostages. Qatar hosts US troops in the Middle East’s largest American military base, while also allowing Hamas’ political bureau to operate in Doha, which Qatar insists was established at Washington’s request a decade ago to facilitate communication channels. Hostage families: The families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza criticized the strike, with the mother of one hostage saying she was scared the strike could be her son’s death sentence. Israeli stance: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu portrayed the attack as a peacemaking action. The prime minister’s office said the strike was “a wholly independent Israeli operation.”