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.

For decades, wealthy Gulf Arab states cast themselves as oases of stability in a region mired in conflict, building gleaming capitals with fast-growing economies powered by by millions of foreign workers drawn to economic opportunity and a tax-free lifestyle.

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

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,

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.

When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered this week's attempted assassination of Hamas leaders in Qatar, he took a major gamble in his campaign to pound the group into submission.

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