On September 9, Israel conducted a significant airstrike in Doha, Qatar, targeting a meeting of senior Hamas leaders who were discussing a U.S.-brokered ceasefire proposal for Gaza. The strike resulted in the deaths of six individuals, including the son of senior Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya and a member of Qatar’s Interior Security Forces. The airstrike, named "Operation Summit of Fire," marked Israel's first military action against Qatar. Qatar has long hosted Hamas's political leadership, serving as a mediator in regional peace efforts. The targeted meeting was part of ongoing negotiations aimed at de-escalating the Gaza conflict.

President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the strike, stating he was "very unhappy about every aspect" of the operation. The Russian Foreign Ministry labeled the attack a "gross violation" of international law and Qatar's sovereignty, urging restraint to prevent further regional instability. Qatar's Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, condemned the attack as "state terrorism" and warned that it jeopardized ongoing peace negotiations and the prospects for hostage releases in Gaza. The Republic of Armenia expressed deep concern over the shelling of residential areas in Doha and called on all parties to exercise restraint to prevent further escalation of regional security. The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry also voiced concern over the attack on Qatar, stating on X, "We are deeply concerned by today's attack against Qatar that risks further aggravating regional tensions. We support the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Qatar, and call on all to prioritize diplomatic efforts in order to safeguard stability in the region". No official information has been released by the Georgian side so far.