Published on, Sept. 16 -- September 16, 2025 4:43 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Monday that Israel could strike Hamas leaders "wherever they are," even as Arab and Islamic states gathered in Doha to support Qatar after last week's Israeli attack. The September 9 strike in Doha, which targeted senior Hamas figures, marked a sharp escalation in Israel's regional operations since the Hamas-led attacks of October 2023 ignited the Gaza war. This warning came as tensions mounted between Israel and countries concerned about regional stability and diplomatic fallout.

Moreover, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Netanyahu in Jerusalem and voiced strong backing for Israel's hardline approach while urging Qatar to remai...