Middle East Conflict News
LAST UPDATE: September 10, 2025
Qatar Emir to Trump: Qatar will take all necessary measures to protect its security
Qatar’s Emir informed Trump that the country would take all necessary actions to safeguard its security and sovereignty, in response to an Israeli strike in Doha.
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Qatar is signaling zero tolerance for breaches of its sovereignty, reinforcing its resolve to maintain stability amid the escalating regional conflict.
Israel launches attack on Hamas in Qatar
Israel conducted its first airstrikes in Qatar targeting Hamas’s political leadership based in Doha, killing six people, though top leaders reportedly survived.
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This marks a dramatic escalation by breaching the territory of a key mediator, potentially derailing peace negotiations.
Britain has not concluded Israel’s actions in Gaza are genocide
The UK government, citing lack of evidence of “specific intent,” concluded Israel’s actions in Gaza do not meet the legal standard for genocide.
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The decision reflects diplomatic caution and legal restraint, even amid mounting scrutiny over civilian casualties in Gaza.
Pope Leo says Israeli strikes on Qatar create ‘very serious’ situation
Pope Leo, unusually breaking from his reserved tone, warned that the Israeli strike in Qatar constituted a “very serious” situation.
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The pope’s strong language underscores mounting spiritual and moral concern over the conflict’s escalation.
British PM Starmer condemns Israeli strikes on Qatar
UK Prime Minister Starmer criticized Israel’s airstrike on Doha as a grave violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and a risk to regional peace.
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His statement demonstrates the UK’s commitment to upholding international law and mediating conflict rather than tolerating unilateral aggression.
