The United Arab Emirates has summoned Israel’s ambassador following reports that Israeli forces carried out an attack targeting Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, according to Israel’s public broadcaster KAN.
Details of the reported strike remain unclear, but the incident has already triggered diplomatic friction in the Gulf. By summoning the envoy, the UAE signaled its strong disapproval of Israel’s actions, which it views as a violation of regional stability and diplomatic norms.
The UAE, which normalized relations with Israel under the 2020 Abraham Accords, has increasingly voiced concern over Israel’s military operations in Gaza and beyond, particularly when such actions risk destabilizing its Gulf neighbors. Targeting Hamas figures in Doha — a key mediator in regional diplomacy — adds further strain to already tense ties.
While neither the UAE nor Israel has officially released a detailed statement on the matter, observers say the move reflects Abu Dhabi’s attempt to balance its ties with Israel against its broader regional commitments, including its relationship with Qatar.
The development underscores how Israel’s ongoing conflict with Hamas is reverberating beyond Gaza, testing the durability of its recently established alliances in the Middle East.
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