Israel's strikes on Hamas leaders in Doha killed a Qatari security official and created diplomatic tensions between Washington and its key Middle East allies.

Isaac Herzog insisted the targeting of Hamas in Doha was because its negotiators refused to work towards a deal over Gaza. World affairs editor Sam Kiley reports

Just a few months ago, the rulers of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar welcomed President Donald Trump to their palaces with camel parades and pomp.

President Donald Trump offered rare public criticism of the U.S. ally after the strike in Doha, which threatened to imperil efforts to secure a ceasefire and free hostages held in Gaza.

Qatar slams Israeli attacks on Hamas leaders in Doha as "state terrorism" after the bombardment rocks the tiny U.S. ally and dashes hopes of a ceasefire in Gaza

Soon after the October 7, 2023, attacks, Israel made clear that it would target Hamas’ leadership in Gaza and abroad. International borders were no protection for the militant group. But those attacks and operations were only carried out in enemy states, such as the killing of Ismail Haniyeh in Iran and of Saleh al-Arouri in Lebanon.

Qatar’s prime minister accused Israel of ignoring the hostages in the Gaza Strip when it attacked Hamas leaders in Doha, but he vowed Thursday not to abandon efforts to end the nearly two-year war. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told an emergency meeting of the U.

Egypt is also planning to restructure its security communications with Israel following the attack. Egypt has decided to reduce coordination with Israel until further notice, following Israel's strike targeting senior Hamas leaders in Doha,