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75% of Israelis Back Controversial Attack on Doha

9/12/2025

Summary

Story summary

A recent poll indicates that 75% of Israelis support the attack on Doha, aimed at Hamas leaders, despite international criticism.
The Qatari PM labeled the strikes as "state terror," arguing they threaten hostage negotiations.
Netanyahu pledged to continue targeting nations that harbor terrorists, expressing no regret for the attack.
The strike resulted in six deaths, including a Qatari officer, marking Israel's first attack on Qatari territory.
Following the attack, Qatar is reevaluating its mediation role in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

History

Historical Context

The Six-Day War in 1967 reshaped Middle Eastern geopolitics, with Israel seizing territories and escalating tensions with Arab nations. In recent years, Prime Minister Netanyahu has justified military actions against Hamas, citing national security. The September 2025 airstrike in Doha, which killed six, marks a significant escalation, complicating Qatar's role as a mediator in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Story summary

A recent poll indicates that 75% of Israelis support the attack on Doha, aimed at Hamas leaders, despite international criticism.
The Qatari PM labeled the strikes as "state terror," arguing they threaten hostage negotiations.
Netanyahu pledged to continue targeting nations that harbor terrorists, expressing no regret for the attack.
The strike resulted in six deaths, including a Qatari officer, marking Israel's first attack on Qatari territory.
Following the attack, Qatar is reevaluating its mediation role in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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