A strike in Doha against Hamas negotiators has shattered Doha’s mediator role, prompting Qatar to seek a collective Arab response while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu defended the operation and warned states to expel or try militants

Multiple explosions shook Doha as Israel carried out a strike against senior Hamas officials in Qatar. Hamas leaders reportedly survived, while Qatar condemned the attack as a violation of international law and confirmed an investigation is underway

There were also unconfirmed reports of air raid sirens sounding in Kuwait and Bahrain, though no attacks in those countries have been confirmed so far.

Greece’s top diplomat spoke by phone with Qatari FM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, with both men emphasizing a need for an end to the escalation of violence

The official dinner hosted by the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, at the Lusail Palace in Doha in honor of the U.S. President, was attended by a small number of highly select guests who included Theodore Kyriakou, Chairman of the Antenna Group

The Greek Minister of Foreign affairs Giorgos Gerapetritis visited Qatar and Kuwait where he spoke about the need for peace in the region, the potential for further investment cooperation, and the importance of observing international law

A working visit by Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis to the Gulf state focused on energy, investments and security issues, including developments in the Middle East and threats to shipping in the Red Sea

Mitsotakis first completed an official and closely watched trip to India

The gold medal for Platanioti is Greece's fifth in the World Aquatics Championships and the first since 2013 when long-distance open water swimmer Spyros Gianniotis celebrated his second consecutive victory in the 10km.