Saudi-owned Al Arabiya reported Friday that Egypt has allegedly decided to reduce its security coordination with Israel until further notice, following the strike in Qatar targeting senior Hamas officials. The report, which cited unnamed sources, has not been confirmed by any other outlet.
According to the same report, Cairo is preparing to reorganize its security relationship with Israel in the wake of the attack.
The full impact of the strike, which shocked the world, remains unclear. Hamas claimed Friday night that senior official Khalil al-Hayya survived, though the terrorist organization has not provided proof. It acknowledged that al-Hayya's son was killed in the strike.
Palestinian commentator Ibrahim al-Madhoun, who is close to Hamas leadership, said that based on his information, the group's entire negotiating delegation is "in good condition." He added there were no injuries, "at least not moderate or serious ones."
Al-Madhoun also noted that new security measures had been implemented. He argued that Hamas should exploit the failed assassination attempt to force an end to the war and make Israel pay a price, drawing a parallel to the botched 1997 attempt on Khaled Mashaal's life in Jordan.
Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani at the White House. Washington said the meetings were arranged within hours and were not part of the Americans' original schedule, underscoring the importance the White House attaches to them. Senior officials from the US National Security Council also participated in the talks.
A senior American official told Qatari media that the discussions with al-Thani focused on the Gaza Strip. He added that US President Donald Trump is also expected to meet the Qatari prime minister, along with special envoy Steven Witkoff.
