The day's editorial focus rapidly shifted to an alleged Israeli assassination attempt on Hamas leadership in Doha, Qatar. In the early afternoon, multiple Palestinian outlets reported Israel's announcement of targeting Hamas leaders, with Hamas subsequently confirming the delegation's survival but mentioning six casualties, including a leader's son. This development sparked immediate diplomatic fallout, leading Qatar to suspend its mediation in prisoner negotiations and issue strong condemnations, describing the strike as "state terrorism." Conflicting reports emerged regarding prior US notification, with the White House claiming Donald Trump had informed Qatar, a claim Qatar denied. Concurrently, ongoing coverage detailed Israeli operations in Gaza, including massacres, continued destruction, and residents' refusal of evacuation orders, while Al-Qassam claimed responsibility for a Jerusalem operation.