Doha – Qatar is set to hold funerals in the capital on Thursday for individuals killed in an unprecedented Israeli airstrike targeting Hamas leaders earlier this week.
The country’s Ministry of Interior confirmed that the funeral prayer will take place on September 11, 2025, at Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Wahhab Mosque, followed by burials at Mesaimeer Cemetery, reports 24brussels.
“The Ministry of Interior announces that the funeral prayer for the martyrs of the Israeli targeting… will be held on the afternoon of Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Wahhab Mosque, and they will be buried in the Mesaimeer Cemetery,”
In a statement on X, the Ministry detailed the arrangements for the funeral.
Israel’s airstrike on Hamas leaders in Qatar on Tuesday marks an expansion of its military operations within the region, targeting a group that has maintained a political base in the Gulf state. Reports indicate that while Hamas claimed its top officials were unharmed, five members were killed, alongside a Qatari security force member.
Among those killed were the son of top negotiator Khalil al-Hayya, along with his office director and several bodyguards. Qatari Lance Corporal Saad Mohammed al-Humaidi al-Dosari was also among the fatalities of the attack.
How many were killed in Israel’s Doha airstrike?
Despite Hamas’s assertions of limited casualties, the attack resulted in the deaths of these key individuals, significantly impacting the group’s operational capacity.
How has Israel targeted Hamas leaders outside Palestine before?
Israel has a history of conducting targeted strikes against Hamas leadership beyond Palestine. Notably, in January 2024, it executed a high-profile strike against Saleh Arouri in Lebanon, marking a shift in the scope of its military strategy.
This recent escalation is indicative of the heightened tensions in the region, as highlighted by Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, who denounced the attack as “state terrorism” during a press conference. His remarks underscore the potential ramifications of Israel’s actions on the regional geopolitical landscape.