The Israeli military has confirmed that, with intelligence support from Shin Bet, its air force carried out an assassination attempt targeting top Hamas leaders in Qatar’s capital.

According to Israel, the leaders in question have overseen Hamas operations for years. The military stated that such actions will continue as part of its pledge to “defeat Hamas.”

This strike comes days after IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi warned that Hamas leaders abroad would be targeted. Just hours later, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced Israel’s acceptance of a U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal.

Qatar condemned the attack as “a cowardly act.” The White House has yet to issue a statement.

The armed wing of Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Quds Brigades, said it launched two rockets at Israel’s Netivot settlement on September 7 in retaliation for ongoing attacks in Gaza. Israel confirmed the strikes, claiming one rocket was intercepted while another landed in an open area. Sirens were triggered across nearby regions. The attack followed one of the deadliest Israeli assaults in days, leaving 83 Palestinians killed within 48 hours. Since October 2023, Gaza’s health ministry reports over 64,000 deaths.

A Yemeni drone strike targeted Ramon Airport in Israel’s southern city of Eilat, according to reports citing Israeli media. The drone hit the airport’s passenger terminal, leading to the suspension of all flights and causing panic among Israelis. Social media images showed smoke rising from the site, while some Israeli sources reported at least two injuries. Fire service teams were deployed to the scene. Yemeni authorities have not yet issued any statement regarding the attack.

Technology giant Microsoft has reported internet disruptions following multiple submarine cable cuts in the Red Sea affecting the Middle East and South Asia. Azure cloud services experienced slowdowns, though general internet traffic remained mostly unaffected. NetBlocks confirmed connectivity issues in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, UAE, and India, causing reduced speeds and occasional disconnections. Pakistan Telecommunications warned users of potential peak-hour slowdowns while international partners work on solutions. The incident began on September 6 at 5:45 AM GMT.

At least two people were killed and 13 others injured in overnight Russian drone strikes on Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital. A child and a young woman are among the casualties. Fires broke out in several multi-story residential buildings in eastern and western Kyiv after drones crashed. Officials reported that a pregnant woman and two others were hospitalized. Kyiv authorities condemned the attacks as deliberate targeting of civilians. The strikes are seen as a warning from President Putin to Western nations supporting Ukraine.

The Israeli military has ordered Gaza City residents to evacuate south, warning of upcoming attacks. Shortly after, Israeli forces struck a high-rise building, claiming it was used by Hamas for intelligence operations, though no evidence was provided. Israel described Khan Younis as a “humanitarian zone” offering aid and shelter. Hamas denied Israel’s claims, insisting the building housed displaced civilians. The offensive, backed by Prime Minister Netanyahu, raises fears of renewed mass displacement in Gaza, once home to nearly one million people.

Israeli forces killed 67 Palestinians across Gaza on Saturday in fresh airstrikes, bringing the death toll to 64,435 since the offensive began. Over 162,367 have been injured.

A 15-story tower block in Gaza City, alleged by Israel to be a Hamas stronghold, was bombed and destroyed — located opposite the UNRWA headquarters. Civilians continue to receive evacuation orders, but strikes often follow without notice.

Ground troops are also conducting operations. Thousands remain trapped under rubble as bombardments intensify. Israel’s Defense Minister shared footage on X of a Gaza high-rise collapsing, writing: “We continue.”

Israeli forces say they now control about 40% of Gaza City, including Jaitun and Sheikh Radwan. Heavy ground and air assaults have left at least 53 Palestinians dead in one day, most of them civilians. Gaza officials warn no area is safe, even in designated “humanitarian zones.” Since October 7, 2023, over 63,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks. U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Jeff Merkley accuse Israel’s government of ethnic cleansing in Gaza and the West Bank.

Senior Hamas leader Osama Hamdan said U.S. President Trump’s recent suggestion to end the Gaza conflict through Israeli prisoner release is “just an idea, not a real proposal.” Hamas seeks a clear political plan with practical steps, including full Israeli troop withdrawal, Palestinian prisoner release, lifting of the blockade, border openings, and reconstruction. Hamdan urged Trump to pressure Israel and Netanyahu, noting international opinion is increasingly siding with Palestinians. He emphasized Palestinians will never surrender.

The United Wa State Army (UWSA), one of Myanmar’s largest ethnic armed groups, has announced it will stop providing military and financial support to anti-junta forces. Analysts say the decision follows nearly two years of Chinese financial pressure, including frozen assets and threats to cut off essential supplies. The move may weaken northern resistance groups and shift the balance of power in Myanmar’s civil conflict, strengthening Beijing’s strategic influence while highlighting the UWSA’s reluctant compliance under economic coercion.

Ukraine has declined Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer for peace talks in Moscow. Putin suggested Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could attend if he wished, but Ukraine noted at least seven other countries—including Hungary, Switzerland, and Turkey—have offered to host negotiations. Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba emphasized Zelensky is ready for talks anytime but accused Putin of making deliberately unacceptable proposals. Putin, meanwhile, questioned Zelensky’s legitimacy as president, citing the end of his five-year term and lack of elections due to martial law.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed willingness to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying Zelensky can come to Moscow anytime. However, he questioned whether the current situation is suitable for talks. Putin emphasized that proper preparation is essential for a productive meeting. Ukraine swiftly rejected the offer as unacceptable. The Russian leader warned that if Ukraine refuses any agreement, Russia will continue pursuing its objectives. He stressed Russia’s fight is for security and people’s rights, not territorial occupation.

At least 73 Palestinians were killed in a single day of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, including 43 in Gaza City alone. Hamas has condemned the assault as “genocide,” urging urgent UN and international intervention.

Reports indicate entire families sheltering in tents and schools were wiped out. Since August 13, Israel has carried out over 100 robotic bombings in Gaza City, leveling residential blocks and killing around 1,100 people.

The UN warns that the offensive could displace up to one million Palestinians. Between August 14 and 31 alone, 82,000 were newly displaced. Hamas denounced a strike on the Al-Jarisi family home in northern Gaza, which killed at least 10, as a “heinous war crime.”

At least 105 Palestinians were killed on Tuesday in intensified Israeli strikes on Gaza, following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s claim that the conflict had reached a “decisive stage.”

The dead include 32 people who were seeking humanitarian aid—among them seven children. Reports say Israel is pushing to seize control of Gaza City, home to nearly one million residents.

Al Jazeera correspondent Hind Khoudary described the city as “a cage,” where civilians are trapped under relentless bombardment. “People are dying not only from airstrikes but also from starvation due to the blockade,” she reported.

At least 13 people died of hunger in the last 24 hours, bringing the total famine-related death toll since the war began to 361.

At least 59 Palestinians were killed in a single day as Israeli airstrikes intensified across Gaza. Among the dead were a pregnant woman and her unborn child, along with another young child. Bombing continued in the Zeitoun and Sabra neighborhoods, where more than a thousand buildings have been flattened since last month.
An Al Jazeera journalist reported, “People don’t know where to go. They search for safety, but the Israeli military is striking every corner of the city.” Meanwhile, the blockade has worsened the humanitarian crisis—three more children died from starvation on Monday. Since October, nearly 350 people, a third of them children, have succumbed to hunger and malnutrition.