Qatar has condemned Israel’s airstrike on its capital, describing it as a “blatant attack” and warning that it reserves the right to respond.

Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani told a late-night press conference on Tuesday that the strike, which targeted Hamas political leaders in Doha, amounted to “state terrorism.”

“Qatar… reserves the right to respond to this blatant attack,” he said. “We believe that today we have reached a pivotal moment. There must be a response from the entire region to such barbaric actions.”

The strike killed six people, including five Hamas members and a Qatari security official, according to Hamas. However, all senior Hamas leaders reportedly survived.

Qatar’s foreign ministry announced on Wednesday that a legal team had been formed to prepare international legal proceedings against Israel. “His Excellency pointed out that the attack not only violated international law but also ethical and humanitarian standards, particularly as Qatar was officially hosting negotiations with US involvement and Israeli awareness,” the statement said.

Sheikh Mohammed further described the attack as “an act of treachery,” accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of disregarding regional stability “in pursuit of personal ambitions.”

Israel, however, defended its action. Netanyahu’s office said the strike was “entirely justified.”

The attack has also drawn criticism from Washington. U.S. President Donald Trump said he was “very unhappy” with Israel’s decision, calling the strike “unfortunate” and warning that it advanced neither Israeli nor American goals. Trump added that his administration was informed of the strike only as it was taking place.

The incident has escalated tensions in the region, with Qatar warning of consequences and vowing to pursue all available diplomatic and legal measures.