“These individuals were directly responsible for the brutal massacre of October 7,” the IDF said, stressing that the action was necessary to prevent future attacks.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also confirmed Israel’s role, making it clear that the operation was carried out solely by Israel. “Israel initiated it, Israel executed it, and Israel takes full responsibility for it,” he declared.

Reports suggest that the strike hit Hamas’s negotiation team, which had been meeting in Doha. Regional sources, including Al-Arabiya, reported that the head of Hamas’s delegation was killed during the attack.

Israel emphasized that the operation was carefully planned to target only terrorists, while civilians were not the focus. The government repeated its commitment: Israel will continue to act wherever necessary to defend its citizens and ensure the safety of its people.