Netanyahu compares Doha strike to Bin Laden assassination in 9/11 memorial speech

"Now the various countries of the world condemn Israel — they should be ashamed of themselves."

And, in a thinly veiled swipe at the White House's condemnation of the Doha strike, he went on: "What did they do after America took out Osama Bin Laden?

"Did they say 'Oh, what a terrible thing was done to Pakistan?'

"No, they applauded. They should applaud Israel for standing for these same principles and carrying them out."

Likewise, having accused Qatar of harbouring Hamas leaders, supplying them with "sumptuous villas", and funding the terror group, he concluded: "I say to Qatar and all nations who harbour terrorists: You either expel them, or you bring them to justice. Because if you don’t, we will."

However, latest reports suggest that Israeli officials are losing confidence that the strike managed to eliminate any of Hamas’ senior political leadership.

According to Arab media, citing Qatari sources, those attending the meeting – which Hamas claimed was called to discuss ceasefire proposals – had stepped out to pray when the missiles hit.

The group also reportedly left their phones in the meeting room, which led the Shin Bet to believe they were all still in situ right up until the last minute.

Khalil al-Hayya, one of the main targets as co-chair of Hamas’ political bureau, is believed to have survived.

But his son, Himam, and his office director, Jihad Labad, are reported to be among the six people killed.