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Israeli air strikes blow up Hamas HQ in Qatar

By Daniel Estrin

Published September 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM EDT

In a major escalation, Israel targets Hamas leaders in Qatar, which is a key mediator in the Gaza conflict.

Daniel Estrin

Daniel Estrin is NPR's international correspondent in Jerusalem.

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