Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday that getting rid of Hamas chiefs living in Qatar would remove the main obstacle to releasing all hostages and ending the war in Gaza. Israel targeted the Hamas leadership in Doha in air strikes that were condemned by Qatar,

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

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

If Israel failed to kill Hamas leaders in an airstrike on Qatar on Tuesday, it would succeed next time, the Israeli ambassador to the United States said after the operation, which raised concerns it would torpedo efforts to secure 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,

Qatar Foreign Ministry spokesperson Dr. Majed Al Ansari criticizes Israel and Netanyahu for striking Hamas' political leadership headquarters in his country. FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., is traveling to Israel following the Jewish State’s strike in Qatar, a strike he argued was part of Israel’s "singular purpose" to eradicate Hamas.

Canada is evaluating its relationship with Israel after the attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar, foreign minister Anita Anand said on Wednesday, in the latest sign of unhappiness with the Israeli government.

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