Sovereignty Over Judea and Samaria Will Not Be Decided by the UAE
It has now been reported that the UAE has warned Israel that applying sovereignty to parts of Judea and Samaria is a “red line” that would end regional integration. But Israel’s survival, sovereignty, and Jewish destiny are not up for negotiation.
Signs of the Times
IDF Targets Hamas Terrorists in Doha, Qatar
Those targeted had for years directed the Palestinian terror group’s operations, were directly responsible for the Oct. 7, 2023, massacre and have been managing the ongoing war against Israel, according to an IDF statement.
The Israel Defense Forces and Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) on Tuesday carried out a targeted strike against senior members of Hamas’s leadership in Doha, Qatar.
Those targeted had for years directed the Palestinian terror group’s operations, were directly responsible for the Oct. 7, 2023, massacre and have been managing the ongoing war against Israel, according to an IDF statement.
The military said measures were taken to minimize civilian casualties, including the use of precision munitions. It added that efforts would continue with determination to defeat Hamas.
“Today’s action against the top terrorist chieftains of Hamas was a wholly independent Israeli operation,” according to a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office. “Israel initiated it, Israel conducted it, and Israel takes full responsibility.”
Yitzhak Wasserlauf, Israel’s minister for the development of the periphery, the Negev and the Galilee, told JNS that Jerusalem has demonstrated throughout the war its ability to eliminate its enemies.
“The message here is important—the Jewish people do not forget, and our foes are not protected anywhere and at any time,” he said.
“The next step is to continue the planned operation to occupy Gaza [City], which will lead to the defeat of Hamas and the release of all the hostages,” he added.
According to a report in Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya, top Hamas negotiator Khalil al-Hayya was killed in the strike.
Other Hamas leaders abroad known to be based in Qatar include Khaled Mashaal, Zaher Jabarin, Mohammad Ismail Darwish, Mousa Abu Marzouk, Hussam Badran and Tahar Anunu.
“We are awaiting the results of the attack. There was a consensus in the political and security leadership,” a senior Israeli official told Channel.
Ten explosions were reportedly heard and heavy smoke was seen in the area of Hamas’s local headquarters. According to Arab reports, Hamas’s negotiating team had gathered to discuss an American proposal for the return of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza.
The Qatar Foreign Ministry condemned the strike.
“The State of Qatar strongly condemns the cowardly Israeli attack that targeted residential buildings housing several members of the Political Bureau of Hamas in the Qatari capital,” wrote Majed Al Ansari, adviser to the prime minister and official spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry. “This criminal assault constitutes a blatant violation of all international laws and norms, and poses a serious threat to the security and safety of Qataris and residents in Qatar.”
Israel reportedly named the operation “Judgement Gathering” and got a greenlight from the Trump administration.
“The party’s over,” Minister for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Amichai Chikli told JNS.
“The terror architects of the horrific massacre of innocents on October 7th, feasting in luxury hotels after inflicting unprecedented disaster upon their own people, are finally meeting justice,” he said.
“And a word to the Qatari crime family: those who sleep with dogs should not complain when they wake up with fleas,” he added.
Gog and Magog Update
Netanyahu ordered planned strike on Hamas leaders in Doha following Jerusalem shooting attackScene of terrorist shooting attack in Jerusalem’s Ramot neighborhood,
Israeli officials said the decision to target Hamas leaders in Qatar had been made well in advance, with planning for the operation unfolding over two to three months and gaining momentum in recent weeks.
The deadly Hamas shooting in Jerusalem that killed 6 people on Monday and injured dozens gave the impetus for Israel’s targeted strike on Hamas leaders in Doha on Tuesday.
Although the operation had taken months of planning, the inciting incident was a terror attack, as indicated by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s statement.
In a joint statement released on Tuesday evening, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the airstrike followed intelligence consultations and was carried out with full authorization from the country’s top security officials.
“After the murderous attacks in Jerusalem and Gaza, the Prime Minister instructed all security agencies to prepare for action against Hamas leadership,” the statement said. “This afternoon, based on an operational opportunity, and following discussions with security establishment heads, the decision was made to carry out the directive.”
According to the statement, the Israeli leadership believed the strike was justified given Hamas’s ongoing role in planning attacks and its central involvement in the October 7 assault on Israeli communities.
The airstrike reportedly targeted top Hamas figures, including Khaled Mashal, Khalil al-Hayya, Zaher Jabarin, and Nizar Awadallah. Saudi-based Al Hadath reported the men were killed in the strike, while Al Jazeera cited a Hamas source claiming they survived.
Israeli officials said the decision to target Hamas leaders in Qatar had been made well in advance, with planning for the operation unfolding over two to three months and gaining momentum in recent weeks.
The strike, known as Operation Summit of Fire, was approved in secret by the security cabinet.
To ensure the mission’s success, fighter jets dropped 10 bombs. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu oversaw the operation from Shin Bet headquarters and, while the plan had been in place, said he gave the final order following Monday’s terrorist attack.