Netanyahu Urges Qatar to Expel Hamas Officials, Else 'We Will'

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Posted by AI on 2025-09-10 20:31:00 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-08-17 13:03:15

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Israel warned its enemies Wednesday they were not safe anywhere, a day after strikes targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar a US ally drew a rare rebuke from President Donald Trump. Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed that Israel would act against its enemies anywhere, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Qatar to expel Hamas officials or hold them to account, because if you dont, we will. Meanwhile, Israeli media reported that officials are increasingly doubtful of the success of the Sept. 9 strike that targeted Hamas political leaders in Qatari capital Doha. Israel informed the US that the chances of the success of the strike had decreased significantly, with another official telling Kan that the attempt may not have achieved the desired result. Theres no indication that the terrorists were killed, Channel 12 quoted a source as saying.

Israel's rare strike against Hamas leaders in Qatar was a dramatic escalation in the country's alleged campaign to target Palestinian terrorists and their allies. The outcome, however, appears to have fallen well short of the goal. With worries mounting about the efficacy of the rare airstrike, Israeli leaders fired a warning to Qatar, threatening further attacks.

"I know that the Qataris are embarrassed by this attack. I also know that the Qataris are blaming the Americans for this attack," Senator Bob Menendez, who visited Israel last week, told CNN. While the Biden administration was reportedly not involved in the operation, it gave Israel advanced notice of its plans to escalate.

Still, Israeli officials believe their message is clear: enemies aren't safe anywhere.

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