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In the early morning of September 9, 15 Israeli Air Force F-35I Adir stealth fighters took off from Ramon Air Force Base in the Negev Desert.A long-distance raid nearly 1,700 kilometers, and carried out a precise strike on a building complex in the center of Doha, the capital of Qatar.
10 violent air-to-ground missiles hit the target one after another within 30 seconds. The violent explosion caused the glass of several surrounding buildings to shatter, and the Wadiladan block in western Doha was shrouded in smoke and fire.
Photo | On September 9, 2025, local time, an explosion occurred in Doha, the capital of Qatar
This air strike was not an accident, but a carefully prepared military operation by Israel. Source from the Israeli military staff revealed that it took Mossad agents four months to model the target building three-dimensionally, and even accurately calculate the wind direction changes at different times.
A spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces claimed that the operation targeted senior members of the Hamas Politburo who were hiding in Doha, aiming to retaliate against the group's recent rocket attacks on southern Israel.
The air strike site is only 800 meters away from the Chinese Embassy in Qatar, and is surrounded by diplomatic institutions from more than ten countries including France and Germany, as well as many international schools. When the air strike occurred, a huge explosion woke up the entire diplomatic area.
Photo | Khalil Haya, leader of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas).
The day after the air strike, on September 10,Netanyahu issued an ultimatum to Qatar through a video speech, toughly demanding that the Doha authorities immediately expel all Hamas officials in Kazakhstan, Otherwise, you will face more fierce military revenge from Israel.
On September 11, Netanyahu blatantly threatened that "no corner of the earth is safe", and threatened to carry out indiscriminate military strikes against hostile forces in any region. This naked war clamor reveals the growing military ambitions of the Israeli authorities.
Netanyahu claimed in his speech:">"We will fulfill our promise that there will be no Palestinian state, and that this land belongs to us."This remark completely tore up all Israel's previous commitments to the two-state solution.
Photo | Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
Qatar did not shrink from the face of Netanyahu's threat. The Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a strongly worded statement in response to Netanyahu's statement that the country has a Hamas office, saying his remarks were "reckless".
Qatar's Foreign Ministry pointed out:"Netanyahu knew completely that the establishment of the Hamas office was at the request of the United States and Israel as part of the centralized mediation and coordination of Qatar."
Kata Prime Minister and Foreign Minister MohammedDe bin Abdullahman Althani said in an interview with CNN thatThe Israeli attempt to assassinate the Hamas leader in Doha was "a brutal act."
Photo | Qatar Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohamed bin Abdullahman Al Thani
He said bluntly:"We thought we were dealing with civilized people. This is also the way we treat others. But the actions taken by (Netanyahu) cannot be described, but they can only be said to be barbaric actions."
Netanyahu's military adventure against Qatar is not an isolated incident, but is closely related to his domestic political dilemma. The interim report on the submarine case released by the Israeli National Commission of Investigation last week revealed shocking content.
The Commission of Investigation confirmed after rigorous evidence thatNetanyahu and former Mossad Director Josie Cohen had systematic dereliction of duty in the process of performing their duties. They deliberately avoided writing records of important meetings and key conversations.
Photo | Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
Selectively provide information to cabinet members and defense department heads; make serious incorrect statements about the security situation. This operation directly leads to the establishment of major national decisions on one-sided and misleading intelligence.
What is even more worrying is thatNetanyahu alienated the National Security Council, which should have remained independent, into a private tool of power, and set up a secret diplomatic channel in addition to the formal decision-making system.
The international community responded strongly to Israel's actions. United Nations Secretary-General Guterres has called for an emergency meeting of the Security Council, while the League of Arab States condemned this as a flagrant violation of Qatar's sovereignty.
Photo | UN Secretary-General Guterres
Since late July, countries such as France, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia have successively planned or prepared to recognize the Palestinian State. The international community's call for the implementation of the "two-state solution" has been further strengthened.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry issued a statement the day after the incident, expressing serious concerns about any behavior that threatens the security of diplomatic institutions, and also calls on all parties to maintain restraint. Observers noticed that Israeli President Herzog called the Chinese ambassador to Israel as soon as possible after the incident, reiterating his importance to the relationship between the two countries.
Netanyahu's attack on Qatar is seen by many analysts as a major strategic misjudgment. Israeli experts pointed out that the Prime Minister seriously underestimated Qatar's international influence and ability to fight back.
Photo | Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun
Qatar is a small country, but it is one of the world's largest natural gas suppliers and maintains good relations with multiple international forces.
Qatar also plays an important role in many international affairs such as the peace process in Afghanistan, mediation between Iran and the United States. Netanyahu's threats and military operations are actually challenging the entire rule-based international order.
What is even more worrying is that Netanyahu's remarks and actions have surpassed the conventional standards of international political game. He openly declared that "there will be no more Palestinian state" and promoted the construction of Jewish settlements in the West Bank.
Photo | French President Macron
Qatar has won diplomatically and morally, although it has not launched a military counterattack against Israel. Doha has won widespread sympathy and support from the international community through its restrained but firm response.
Qatar chose to respond with diplomatic and legal means as Netanyahu continued to escalate his speech and military operations. This strategy has made Israel increasingly isolated on the international stage.
Nearly 30 countries, including traditional Western allies such as the United Kingdom and France, issued a joint statement, strongly condemning Israel's military operations in Gaza and demanding an immediate end to the conflict.
Photo | Israeli President Herzog
Israeli President Herzog called the Chinese ambassador to Israel as soon as possible after the air strike on Doha to reiterate his importance to bilateral relations. This move shows that even within Israel, there are people who realize that Netanyahu's risky behavior has gone too far.
Doha has not fired a bullet, but has already won morally and diplomatically.
Reference:
1. "An explosion occurred in Doha, the capital of Qatar, and the Israeli army admitted responsibility for the attack" International Online 2025-09-09 21:22 | Source: International Online 2025-09-11 16:22 | Source: China News Network
3. "The Prime Minister of Qatar angrily denounced Israel's assassination as "barbaric""2025-09-11 16:22 | Source: Sina Finance
