News Update : Israel's Qatar strike: Mossad refused to take part in ops - here's why - TOI WORLD DESK

Mossad refused a ground operation targeting Hamas leaders in Doha. Israel opted for airstrikes. The strike aimed at key Hamas figures. However, it reportedly killed relatives, aides, and a Qatari officer. Internal conflict arose over the strike's timing. Some feared it would derail hostage negotiations. Israel cited a rare opportunity and recent attacks as reasons for the operation. Mossad refused a ground operation targeting Hamas leaders in Doha. Israel opted for airstrikes. The strike aimed at key Hamas figures. However, it reportedly killed relatives, aides, and a Qatari officer. Internal conflict arose over the strike's timing. Some feared it would derail hostage negotiations. Israel cited a rare opportunity and recent attacks as reasons for the operation. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/why-do-it-now-israels-mossad-refused-to-carry-out-ground-operations-in-qatar-agency-cited-ceasefire-concerns/articleshow/123882330.cms Date: 2025-09-14T12:56:59.000Z