Israel At War Tuesday Sept 9

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- There is still no confirmation in Israel about the success of eliminating Hams leadership in Qatar. (Amit Segal)

- The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar also said, "We have reached a decisive moment where a united response is required against Netanyahu's barbarism." In recent days, negotiations have taken place, and we discussed the latest document at the request of the US. The American side informed us about the attack 10 minutes after it occurred"

-Trump: I am pleased to report that Elizabeth Tsurkov, a (Israeli) Princeton Student, whose sister is an American Citizen, was just released by Kata’ib Hezbollah (MILITANT Hezbollah), and is now safely in the American Embassy in Iraq after being tortured for many months. I will always fight for JUSTICE, and never give up. HAMAS, RELEASE THE HOSTAGES, NOW!

- Trump: Israeli Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was held by a militia in Iraq, has been released

Trump statement on Israel strike in Qatar:

"This morning, the Trump Administration was notified by the United States Military that Israel was attacking Hamas which, very unfortunately, was located in a section of Doha, the Capital of Qatar. This was a decision made by Prime Minister Netanyahu, it was not a decision made by me. Unilaterally bombing inside Qatar, a Sovereign Nation and close Ally of the United States, that is working very hard and bravely taking risks with us to broker Peace, does not advance Israel or America’s goals. However, eliminating Hamas, who have profited off the misery of those living in Gaza, is a worthy goal. I immediately directed Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to inform the Qataris of the impending attack, which he did, however, unfortunately, too late to stop the attack. I view Qatar as a strong Ally and friend of the U.S., and feel very badly about the location of the attack. I want ALL of the Hostages, and bodies of the dead, released, and this War to END, NOW! I also spoke to Prime Minister Netanyahu after the attack. The Prime Minister told me that he wants to make Peace. I believe this unfortunate incident could serve as an opportunity for PEACE. I also spoke to the Emir and Prime Minister of Qatar, and thanked them for their support and friendship to our Country. I assured them that such a thing will not happen again on their soil. I have directed Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, to finalize the Defense Cooperation Agreement with Qatar. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"

-WH Press Secretary Leavitt confirms U.S. notified Qatar before Israel's strike and assured them it won't recur, also stating "Unilaterally bombing inside Qatar, a sovereign nation and close ally... does not advance Israel or America's goals. However, eliminating Hamas, … is a worthy goal." President Trump wants this war to end now.

- Trump said Israel’s strike in Qatar was an unfortunate move that doesn’t help Israel or America. He had his aide warn Qatar before the attack and later spoke with leaders of both countries to show his concern.

- French President Macron: The Israeli strikes in Qatar are unacceptable, no matter what their motives are.

- Hamas claimed in an official statement that Israel failed in its attempt to assassinate the group's negotiations team Hamas said five of its members were killed in the strike including the son of the group's chief negotiator Khalil Al-Haia Hamas said the U.S. is also responsible for the Israeli attack and stressed the strike will not change the group's demands for a ceasefire in Gaza (Ravid)

- Several media outlets are now reporting that the Chairman of the Political Bureau, Khalil al-Hayya, and a majority of other members of the Hamas meeting delegation survived today’s Israeli strike on the Qatari capital of Doha, while Khalil al-Hayya’s son, Hammam al-Hayya, and his office director, Jihad Labd, were killed.

- A ballistic missile launched by the Houthis in Yemen at Israel a short while ago was intercepted by air defenses, the military says.

- Netanyahu says that “the days are over when terror leaders will enjoy immunity in a particular place.” “Our enemies must know one thing since the creation of Israel, the blood of Jews is not cheap!”

- More details on IDF strike against Hamas leadership in Qatar: About 15 fighter jets participated in the strike More than 10 air munitions hit the target within a few seconds of each other Only one target was struck

- Israeli sources say Khaled Mashal was not present and not killed.

- U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson says he doesn't know anything about Israel's strike on Qatar and that "Hamas has to be eradicated. You've got to remove that threat on the immediate border, frankly, within the bounds of Israel."

- The U.S. official added that the Israeli notification came when the missiles have been launched, and therefore, the Trump administration didn't have a possibility to weigh in

- NYPD deploying additional resources to religious, cultural and diplomatic sites, across New York City, “out of an abundance of caution”, in response to unfolding situation in Qatar.

- Israel strikes Hamas leadership in Qatar 

The US has been updated on the Israeli operation and has given full backing.

- US President Donald Trump gave the green light for the Israeli strike in Qatar, a senior Israeli official tells Channel 12.

-Longtime Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal  whom Israel tried to assassinate in Jordan in 1997  was among the Hamas leaders at the meeting targeted by Israel, according to the report.

- Qatar ‘strongly condemns’ Israeli strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, calling it ‘cowardly’

- Arab reports confirm: senior Hams figures were killed in the strike - Khalil al-Hayya, Zaher Jabarin, Khaled Meshaal, and Nizar Awadallah,

 Khalil al-Hayya is the head of Hams's negotiation team and is also the head of Hamas in Gaza (he was the deputy of Yahya Sinwar).

- A Source familiar with the details told i24NEWS: A Hams delegation convened to discuss a new American proposal that was delivered to them yesterday by the Prime Minister of Qatar. The meeting took place after some senior Hams members returned from Turkey.

- In a statement, the IDF and Shin Bet announced targeting Hamas’s leadership in a strike carried out by the Israeli Air Force. "The IDF and Shin Bet, through the Air Force, carried out a targeted strike against the top leadership of the Hamas terrorist organization. The leadership members who were targeted led the terrorist organization's activities for years and are directly responsible for carrying out the October 7 massacre and managing the war against the State of Israel. Before the strike, measures were taken to minimize harm to uninvolved civilians, including the use of precise weaponry and additional intelligence information. The IDF and Shin Bet will continue to act decisively to defeat the Hamas terrorist organization responsible for the October 7 massacre.

- The official name for the strike on Hamas leadership in Qatar is “Atzeret HaDin,” which translates roughly to Day of Judgment, The name evokes the Jewish holiday of Shemini Atzeret, during which Hamas invaded southern Israel on October 7, 2023. It also signals the coming Jewish High Holidays.

- Israel orders all of Gaza City to evacuate ahead of ground invasion The IDF on Tuesday issued the first widespread evacuation order for Gaza City, saying all Palestinian civilians must leave the entire city immediately, ahead of a major military ground offensive against Hamas.

- The military wing of Hamas, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, claims responsibility for yesterday’s attack in Yerushalayim in which six people were killed.