Hamas Leaders Freaking Out In Qatar
In the wake of a recent Israeli strike in Doha, senior Hamas leaders who survived the attack are now reportedly held in a secure, isolated compound in Qatar.
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A new report indicates that senior Hamas officials who survived the recent Israeli strike in Doha are being held in a secure, isolated compound in Qatar. The news comes amid a significant shift in regional dynamics, with Egypt dramatically increasing its security for Palestinian terror leaders, transforming its diplomatic role.
According to the report, Hamas officials, including Khalil al-Hayya (who was reportedly injured in the strike) are under "strict supervision" and have been prohibited from using phones or any electronic communication devices. This measure, combined with official Qatari silence on their status, is seen as an effort to prevent information leaks and maintain control over the narrative. While Hamas has claimed its leaders survived the attack, the lack of any released photos or proof has raised doubts.
Al-Hayya's son was killed in the strike and eh apparently went to pay his respects days after the funeral, but no photo evidence corroborates this.
Meanwhile, in a separate development, Egypt is said to be taking unprecedented security measures around senior figures of Palestinian terror organizations, including Islamic Jihad leader Ziad al-Nakhalah, who are staying in Cairo. According to the report, Egyptian intelligence services have sent a stern message to both Israel and the United States, stating that any attempt to harm these figures on Egyptian soil would be a severe violation of its sovereignty with serious regional consequences. This is seen as a shift in Egypt's position from a neutral mediator to a nation actively providing a security umbrella for the leadership of terror groups.
As Israel continues to withhold an official statement on the outcome of the strike, the unexpected diplomatic and security fallout in both Qatar and Egypt highlights the far-reaching impact of the attack, regardless of whether its primary target was neutralized.
At the same time, the Arab Islamic Summit kicks off tomorrow, where Doha will possibly try to rile up its Arab neighbors to take revenge on Israel for its unprecedented strike. They have said that the strike will not deter them from continuing to help end the Gaza war, but this now sounds more ominous than it was probably intended.
They have also said they are considering taking legal action against Israel for the strike.
Another factor complicating matters is that Israel and the US supposedly promised them that Hamas leaders would be safe while on Qatari soil, a promise which turned into hot air and has freaked out all Arab countries giving Hamas operatives safe haven.