The Hostage Family Worries About The Impact Of Israeli Attacks On Qatar

JAKARTA - The families of Israeli hostages detained in the Gaza Strip are concerned about the impact of the attack targeting the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Doha, Qatar.

The Headquarters of the Family Hostages and Missing Persons Forum, which represents the families of the hostages in Gaza, said the families were "monitoring developments in Doha with deep concern and deep anxiety."

"Deep fear has now enveloped prices the hostages may have to pay," the forum said in a statement.

"We know from survivors who have returned that the revenge aimed at the hostages is brutal," he added.

As previously reported, Israel launched an attack on Hamas leadership in Qatar, expanding its military action that has covered the entire Middle East to include the Gulf Arab state where the Palestinian Islamist group has long owned its political base.

An Israeli official confirmed to Reuters that Israel had launched an attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar.

Qatar's Al Jazeera television, citing Hamas sources, said the attack targeted negotiators of the Hamas ceasefire in Gaza.

Several explosions were heard in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, September 9, according to Reuters witnesses.

A puff of black smoke rose from the Legifya gas station in the city. Right next to the gas station, there is a small housing complex guarded by Qatar emiri troops 24 hours a day since the beginning of the Gaza conflict.

Israeli media, citing a senior Israeli official, said the attack was aimed at high-ranking Hamas leaders, including Khalil al-Hayya, the chief Hamas in exiled Gaza and the main negotiator.

Hamas confirmed no official was killed as a result of the attack. But said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered the Israeli military to prepare to attack the leaders of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, after the deadly attack on Jerusalem on Monday.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered the Israeli military to prepare to attack the leaders of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, following a deadly attack on Jerusalem on Monday.

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it had carried out a special operation against senior Hamas officials, but did not specify it. The statement comes amid reports of a series of explosions in Doha.

"I was shaking in fear. I was shaking in fear. It could be right now, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has basically sentenced Matan to death. Anyone who deliberately chooses to endanger the life of my son means killing him," said Einav Zangauer, mother of Israeli hostage Matan Zangauer in a statement recorded in Hebrew.

Zangauer was featured in a video of the hostages in December 2024.

"Why did the prime minister insist on destroying every small chance to reach an agreement? Why? My Matan's life has been in real danger for 22 months. How long? Repeatedly, the prime minister sabotaged the deal, every deal on the table. I'm fed up. Enough. The Israeli people are tired of this war. Just end it and return everyone to a comprehensive agreement," he added.