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The Sultanate of Oman expressed its solidarity with the State of Qatar, its leadership, government, and people, and its strong condemnation and denunciation of the brutal attack launched by Israel on Qatari territory, as well as the crimes of political assassinations and acts of treachery it carries out in blatant violation of international law and a flagrant breach of state sovereignty. It also constitutes a dangerous escalation that threatens the security and stability of the region and distances it further away from the path to peace.The Oman News Agency reported that Muscat supports all measures taken by the State of Qatar to confront this provocative aggression and calls on the international community to assume its moral and political responsibilities and to exercise its legal authority to deter Israel and curb its violations of the principles of security and peace in the region.

Jordan condemned on Tuesday, in the strongest terms, the Israeli attack targeting the residential premises of several members of the Political Bureau of Hamas Movement in the Qatari capital, Doha. It described the attack as an egregious breach of international law and the United Nations Charter, as well as a brazen assault on the sovereignty and security of the State of Qatar.A statement by the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed Jordan's flat-out rejection and firm condemnation of this Israeli assault, describing it as a violation of the sovereignty of an Arab country, a dangerously provocative escalation that drags the region into further violence and conflict, and imperils regional and global security and stability.The statement reiterated Jordan's full support and solidarity with Qatar, its stability, and the safety of its territory and citizens, and expressed support for any measures Qatar takes to protect its security and sovereignty.Furthermore, the ministry called on the international community to uphold its legal and moral responsibilities to compel the Israeli entity to halt its dangerous escalation in the region, along with its persistent assaults on Arab nations, and to ensure compliance with the rules of international order, international humanitarian law, and resolutions of international legitimacy.

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed on Tuesday the State of Kuwait's strong condemnation and denunciation of the brutal Israeli attack on the headquarters of several members of the Political Bureau of Hamas in Doha.In a statement, the Ministry affirmed that this attack represents a flagrant violation of all international laws and norms, poses a serious threat to the security and stability of the region, and directly undermines regional peace. The Ministry emphasized Kuwait's full support for all measures taken by Qatar to preserve its security, stability, and sovereignty, and to protect the safety of its citizens and residents.The Ministry reiterated Kuwait's position calling for the Security Council to assume its responsibilities in maintaining international peace and security and to take serious steps to halt the systematic Israeli aggression against countries in the region.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia condemned and denounced in the strongest terms the brutal Israeli aggression and blatant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, affirming its full solidarity and support for Qatar, and deploying all its capabilities to support it in all measures it may take.In a statement on Tuesday, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia warned of the dire consequences of the Israeli occupation's continued criminal aggression and its blatant violation of the principles of international law and all international norms.The Kingdom urged the international community to condemn this heinous attack and put an end to Israeli violations that undermine the security and stability of the region.

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced Tuesday that the situation is safe following the cowardly Israeli attack on one of the residential headquarters of several members of the Political Bureau of Hamas in Doha, urging everyone to obtain information from official sources.In a post on its official X account, the MoI said: "The Ministry of Interior announces that the sounds heard in Doha were due to the targeting of one of the residential headquarters of Hamas. The Ministry confirms that the specialized teams are carrying out their duties, that the situation is safe, and calls on everyone to obtain information from its official sources."Earlier Tuesday, the Israeli entity launched a criminal attack targeting a residential headquarters of several members of the Political Bureau of Hamas in Doha.

The State of Qatar Tuesday condemned, in the strongest terms, the cowardly Israeli attack that targeted the residential buildings housing several members of the Political Bureau of Hamas in Doha, noting that this criminal assault constitutes a blatant violation of all international laws and norms, and poses a serious threat to the security and safety of Qataris and residents in Qatar.In a statement on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the security forces, civil defense, and relevant authorities immediately began addressing the incident and taking necessary measures to contain its repercussions and ensure the safety of the residents and surrounding areas.The ministry noted that while the State of Qatar strongly condemns this assault, it affirms that it will not tolerate this reckless Israeli behavior and the ongoing disruption of regional security, nor any act that targets its security and sovereignty. It added that investigations are underway at the highest level, and further details will be announced as soon as they are available.

The Israeli entity launched on Tuesday a criminal attack targeting the residential headquarters of several members of the Political Bureau of Hamas in Doha.Security forces, civil defense, and other relevant authorities immediately responded to the incident and took the necessary measures to contain its consequences and ensure the safety of residents and the surrounding areas.This criminal attack constitutes a flagrant violation of all international laws and norms, and a serious threat to the security and safety of Qataris and residents of Qatar.

Seven Palestinians were martyred and others wounded today in ongoing Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, marking the 704th day of the genocidal war waged by the Israeli entity. Field sources reported that five aid seekers were martyred by Israeli occupation forces' fire southwest of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip. A Palestinian was also martyred as a result of Israeli artillery shelling targeting firewood collectors north of the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, while a girl was wounded as a result of the occupation forces firing several shells indiscriminately at the Bureij refugee camp. In Gaza City, Civil Defense reported that more than 25 people were missing under the rubble after Israeli aircraft targeted a family home in the Shati refugee camp, west of the city. Field teams succeeded in rescuing a man and a woman from under the rubble of the targeted house, and recovered the body of only one martyr, while the others remained missing under the rubble. The crews are trying to extract and retrieve them in the absence of the necessary tools and equipment. Israeli drones fired explosive bombs in the vicinity of the Ghazali intersection in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood, northwest of the city, and also fired smoke bombs in the skies over the Tuffah neighborhood. The death toll from the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023, has risen to 64,522 martyrs and 163,096 wounded. The Israeli occupation resumed its aggression against the Gaza Strip after violating the nearly two-month-long ceasefire agreement on March 18. The attacks targeted various areas of the Strip, which is already facing an unprecedented humanitarian tragedy after 22 months of war.

The Israeli occupation army ordered residents of Gaza City in the northern part of the Strip, to evacuate immediately and head south via Al-Rashid Street, announcing also plans to launch a large-scale offensive in the area, marking a dangerous escalation that further exacerbates humanitarian concerns. The announcement coincided with ongoing artillery shelling across various areas of the Gaza Strip. Early this morning, Israeli artillery targeted central Khan Yunis in the southern part of the Strip. Additionally, Israeli drones opened fire on Palestinian homes, while occupation forces continued to demolish residential blocks and homes in northern and central Gaza, leaving widespread destruction in the targeted neighborhoods. In a related development, several Palestinians were injured in an Israeli airstrike on an apartment near Al-Qouqa roundabout in Al-Shati refugee camp, west of Gaza City. Earlier, medical sources reported that the death toll from the ongoing Israeli assault on Gaza, which began on October 7, 2023, has risen to 64,455, the majority of whom are women and children. The number of wounded has reached 162,776, while many victims remain trapped under the rubble or in the streets, as ambulance and civil defense crews are unable to reach them.

The Palestinian Ministry of Education confirmed that the education system is being subjected to an ongoing, unprecedented, and systematic annihilation, particularly in the Gaza Strip, by the Israeli occupation. Thousands of school and university students were martyred, and hundreds of educational facilities were destroyed, representing a major crime against humanity and a clear violation of the right to education. In a statement issued on the occasion of the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, the ministry explained that the West Bank, including Jerusalem, is witnessing a comprehensive targeting of the education system amid an escalation in violations against staff, students, and educational and academic institutions. This is particularly true in Jerusalem, the northern West Bank districts, the Jordan Valley, Yatta, and the Old City of Hebron, through acts of destruction, raids, and harassment of schools, students, and staff. The ministry called on the international community, UN institutions, human rights organizations, and education advocates to assume their responsibilities and take urgent action to stop this genocide against Palestinian education. It also called for the protection of schools, students, teachers, and educational and academic personnel in accordance with international laws and conventions. Education is a right, and targeting it is a crime. The ministry also stressed that this day is an opportunity to shed light on the violations that have affected education in the Gaza Strip, to the point that they amount to educational genocide.

Two Palestinians were killed and others were injured by Israeli occupation forces' fire on Monday in Jenin camp, north of the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Ministry of Health said that two boys (14 and 17 years old) were killed and a number of people were injured by Israeli occupation forces' bullets while trying to enter the Jenin camp to inspect their homes. The ministry said that its crews dealt with a young man (22 years old) who was injured by live bullets in the abdomen, inside Jenin camp, and transferred him to the hospital. They also transferred a girl (12 years old) who was injured in her hand after being chased by occupation soldiers. Local sources said that occupation soldiers arrested a number of people and took them to a military barracks inside the camp. They also set fire to a house, amid heavy live ammunition fire. The sources added that the number of martyrs in Jenin has risen to 47 since the start of the Israeli occupation's aggression on the city and its camp on Jan. 21, which also affected several towns and villages in the governorate. During its aggression, the Israeli occupation completely destroyed more than 600 homes in Jenin camp, and partially demolished approximately 1,000 housing units, displacing approximately 22,000 residents of the camp to the city and the towns and villages of the governorate.

At least ten civilians were martyred and dozens injured early Monday after the Israeli occupation forces bombed large areas in Gaza City. A medical source at Al-Shifa Hospital reported that two people were martyred and others injured after Israeli aircraft targeted an apartment building near the Al-Kanz Mosque in the Al-Rimal neighborhood, west of Gaza City, according to the Palestinian news agency (WAFA). Four others, including a child, were martyred, and two others injured after an airstrike targeted a tent housing displaced people near the Al-Shalihat area on the Gaza City beach. Another person was martyred, and several others injured after Israeli aircraft targeted a house on Al-Yarmouk Street in Gaza City. Three civilians were also martyred and others injured after an Israeli airstrike hit the Tamous Junction in the Al-Nasr neighborhood, west of Gaza City. A number of civilians were martyred, in addition to a number of missing persons, and others were injured when Israeli aircraft targeted the homes of the Balousha and al-Nimr families on Ahmed Yassin Street in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood. The Israeli army detonated booby-trapped robots to destroy civilian homes in the vicinity of the Sheikh Radwan pond. Israeli artillery shelled the eastern part of the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood, coinciding with gunfire from Israeli drones. Medical sources said that the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023, has resulted in a total of 64,455 martyrs, most of whom are children and women, along with 162,776 injured. Meanwhile, a number of victims remain trapped under the rubble and in the streets, as ambulance and civil defense teams are unable to reach them.