The fighter jets used by the IAF included eight F-15s and four F-35s, with Israeli aircraft avoiding entering the airspace of surrounding Arab countries. Israeli forces targeted Doha-based Hamas officials using fighter jets they had sent to the Red Sea,

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.

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.

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,

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.

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.

The Indonesian president’s visit follows an Israeli airstrike that targeted Hamas leaders in Qatar's capital Doha on Tuesday (Sep 9). Prabowo then made a working visit to the United Arab Emirates.

Sheikh Al Thani's ahead of his appearance at the United Nations underscored the wider anger among Gulf Arab countries.