Doha: An Israeli airstrike on the Qatari capital of Doha has triggered a wave of global condemnation and raised fears that delicate hostage negotiations could collapse. The strike, which Israel said targeted Hamas leaders, is now believed by security officials to have failed to kill most of its intended targets.

At the United Nations, the Security Council issued a rare joint statement denouncing the attack. Israel’s envoy Danny Danon defended the operation, declaring that “there is no sanctuary for terrorists” and vowing to pursue militant leaders wherever they are hiding. Qatar, however, accused Israel of deliberately undermining Gaza truce efforts and endangering hostages held by Hamas.

Qatari officials announced plans to convene an emergency Arab-Islamic summit on September 14–15 to coordinate a collective response.

“Nothing will deter Qatar from its role as a mediator,” Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said, while warning that Israel must be held accountable.

The United States, a close ally of both Israel and Qatar, expressed concern that the strike would make negotiations harder. President Donald Trump said he hoped the incident “didn’t impact efforts to free the hostages,” but officials privately acknowledged that mediation has stalled.

Families of Israeli hostages voiced alarm, fearing the attack could worsen their loved ones’ situation. Hamas, meanwhile, insisted the strike would not alter its ceasefire demands, which include a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and a comprehensive prisoner-hostage exchange.

Analysts warn that the strike could deepen regional instability, strain Israel’s ties with Gulf states, and weaken the international framework for negotiations. With mediation on hold and tempers flaring, the path toward a truce in Gaza now appears more uncertain than ever.