The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, questioned Israel's intentions regarding negotiations with Hamas, stating on September 15th, 2025, "If Israel wants to assassinate the political leadership of Hamas, then why do it negotiate it?" The statement was made during the reporting window and shared by AJABreaking on X. This development follows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks made between 12:34 PM and 12:50 PM UTC on September 15th, indicating Israel is entering a phase of economic "insulation" and adaptation, according to a post from [@ISRAELFISER](https://twitter.com/ISRAELFISER) on X. In Gaza City, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported the destruction of the Ghafir Tower, which they stated was used by Hamas for terror infrastructure. An IDF evacuation warning for specific blocks in Gaza's Al-Remal neighborhood was issued around 10:00 AM UTC on the same day. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Qatar on September 16th, 2025, following meetings with Israeli officials. President Donald Trump has reiterated support for Qatar and urged caution in Gaza operations. Separately, reported deaths of seven infants at Nasser Medical Complex in Gaza due to malnutrition and siege conditions were noted by Al Jazeera English on September 15th. Madrid Mayor José Luis Martínez Almeida also stated on September 15th that there is "no genocide in Gaza."
