Mike Tyson has long been an advocate of marijuana use, even for athletes. But there is one other drug he used to take at the back end of his prime.The heavyweight champ revealed on "The Katie Miller Podcast" that he took fentanyl "quite a few times" during the late '90s."It was a painkiller, and I used to use it to patch up my toe," Tyson said.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe effects of the drug got to the boxer quite quickly, and quitting was apparently difficult."It was like heroin once it wears off and you take the Band-Aid off, you start withdrawing, throwing up, just like if you were on heroin," Tyson said.But Tyson had no choice but to stop."It was illegal if it [was] caught in my bloodstream. It was a narcotic, my friend told me. It was brand new. I told my friend could I use this? No one ever heard of it," Tyson said.On the podcast, Tyson again called for the use of marijuana, particularly for athletes."It's not a drug. It's medicine," Tyson said.BROWNS FAN JAKE PAUL WANTS SHEDEUR SANDERS AS TEAM'S STARTING QUARTERBACKTyson added that athletes "play better" when they smoke, and said he wishes he had smoked during his fighting days.Tyson told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview on June 30, his 59th birthday, that whether he fights again will depend on whether cannabis is legalized and rescheduled.He led a coalition of current and former athletes, including Kevin Durant, Dez Bryant and Antonio Brown, who signed a letter to the White House in late June, lobbying for federal cannabis reform. The letter called for the rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, clemency for "nonviolent" marijuana offenses, and ending "discriminatory banking practices," related to financial regulations of the cannabis industry.Tyson told Fox News Digital in the June 30 interview that rescheduling was the "most important" goal in his letter. He added that he was "let down" by how former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden handled federal marijuana reform, but is hopeful that Trump will take a new approach.Fox News' Jackson Thompson contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have come so close not once, but twice, to completing MLBs first no-hitter of the 2025 season in a span of three days.In the Dodgers' 3-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday at Dodger Stadium, they took a combined no-hitter into the ninth inning.Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow threw seven no-hit innings, striking out 11 batters and walking two. While he didnt allow a hit, Glasnow did give up a run in the second inning on one of his walks.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMGlasnow walked Rockies left fielder Jordan Beck, who then stole second base. Beck advanced to third on a flyout and later scored on a sacrifice fly.The Dodgers turned to Blake Treinen in the eighth inning, and he pitched a hitless frame, striking out one.In the ninth inning, the Dodgers brought in closer Tanner Scott to try and complete the combined no-hitter, but Scott gave up a hit to the first batter he faced. Second baseman Ryan Ritter ripped a double just over the outstretched arm of left fielder Alex Call for the Rockies' first hit.Scott retired the next three Rockies hitters to close out the win.FAMILY RECALLS DEALING WITH IRATE FEMALE PHILLIES FAN OVER HOME RUN BALL: 'SHE WAS VERY VULGAR'The Dodgers also took a no-hitter into the ninth inning on Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards and not only lost the no-hitter but lost the game in crushing fashion.Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto was dominant, pitching 8 innings of no-hit ball with 10 strikeouts.Yamamoto was one out away from the no-hitter when Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday ripped a solo home run to cut the Dodgers' lead to 3-1.Upon giving up the home run, Yamamoto was removed from the game, and manager Dave Roberts brought in Treinen to try and close it out.METS' JONAH TONG REVEALS 'UNBELIEVABLE' WAY TO UPGRADE GRILLED CHEESETreinen gave up a double to Orioles right fielder Jeremiah Jackson, which brought shortstop Gunnar Henderson to the plate as the tying run. Treinen hit Henderson with a pitch, putting runners on first and second with two outs with first baseman Ryan Mountcastle due up.Treinen then threw a wild pitch, advancing both Jackson and Henderson into scoring position. Mountcastle ended up walking, to load the bases.Center fielder Colton Cowser stepped up to the plate with a chance to win the game, but Treinen walked him to force in a run, making it 3-2.Roberts had seen enough from Treinen and brought in Scott to try and save the game.Orioles third baseman Emmanuel Rivera lined a single into center field, scoring two runs and completing an improbable comeback and snatching victory out of the jaws of not only defeat, but a no-hitter.The Dodgers at least ended up with the win on Monday, but Major League Baseball is still without its first no-hitter of the 2025 season.The Dodgers (80-64) play the Rockies (40-104) in the second game of their three-game series on Tuesday at 10:10 p.m. ET.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).A Colorado man died on Sunday after his car went over the edge of the rim at Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park and plunged hundreds of feet, authorities said.Park rangers learned at around 12:40 p.m. that a car with a single occupant had plunged over the rim near South Kaibab Trailhead, the National Park Service (NPS) said Monday.Rangers immediately responded and recovered his body 300 feet below the rim.MISSING HIKER'S BODY FOUND ON WYOMING MOUNTAIN RANGE A MONTH AFTER EERIE FINAL TEXT TO WIFENPS identified the man as Steven "Drew" Bradley, 27, of Federal Heights, Colorado.A helicopter airlifted Bradleys body to the rim before it was transferred to the Coconino County Medical Examiners Office in Arizona.MAN SWIMMING ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA RIVER DROWNS NEAR FAMILY PICNIC AREANPS did not say how Bradleys vehicle went over the rim, though it did provide information for those struggling with mental health issues to call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).NPS is investigating the incident along with the Coconino County Medical Examiner.No further information was immediately provided.

Police found a New York City man and woman tied up inside a burned-out Queens home Monday after firefighters extinguished the flames, according to police and local reports.The victims, a 77-year-old male and 78-year-old female, were found dead inside a house in the Bellerose neighborhood, about two miles from horse racing's famous Belmont Park racetrack around 3:30 p.m. Medics pronounced both of them dead at the scene. Their identities were not immediately released, pending the notification of their family.The NYPD is looking for an unidentified male suspected of setting the blaze.TEEN FUGITIVE ARRESTED IN NYC STRAY-BULLET DRUG ROBBERY SHOOTING THAT KILLED 69-YEAR-OLD GRANDMOTHER: REPORTThe NYPD released surveillance video of a potential suspect, described as a 30- to 40-year-old male "with a dark complexion," medium build, last seen wearing a black hat, black jacket, black sneakers and bluejeans.The victims were a married couple, according to the New York Post.SIX PEOPLE SHOT, ONE SLASHED IN NYC VIOLENCE AFTER WEST INDIAN DAY PARADE ENDS MONDAY EVENINGVideo taken at the scene shows signs of a family's home destroyed in the blaze. Firefighters were seen catching their breath outside a white picket fence. Burned furniture had been moved to the lawn. There was a baking sheet hanging on the wall, emblazoned with, "Grandma Kelly's Pan. Retired 2020."Images also show fire marshals, homicide detectives and investigators from the city medical examiner's office at the scene, scouring through scorched evidence inside and outside the home.MASSACHUSETTS NURSING HOME STAFFING ACCUSED OF FLEEING INSTEAD OF HELPING ELDERLY RESIDENTS ESCAPEFOX 5 New York reported that about 60 firefighters spent less than an hour battling flames, which are believed to have been lit by the suspect on the first floor before spreading.Neighbors told the station the male victim was an avid Yankees fan and had lived in the home for about 40 years."That was our conversation the Yankees was always conversation," an unnamed neighbor was quoted as saying. "It sucks man, to come home to this is like you know, you hear about this stuff happening in other neighborhoods and you feel for it, but when it happens, like literally right across the street from you dude, it's not cool."Fox News' Azziana Solomon contributed to this report.

Voters in Virginias Washington suburbs are heading to the polls Tuesday in a special election that could offer an early glimpse of the states high-stakes governors race this fall.Republican Stewart Whitson, an Army combat veteran and former FBI agent, is challenging Democrat James Walkinshaw, a Fairfax County supervisor and longtime chief of staff to Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va. The Northern Virginia district typically votes overwhelmingly Democratic, giving Walkinshaw a clear edge.But analysis of recent statewide elections, some insight into the upcoming governors race can be gained even if Whitson does not pull off what would be a historic upset for Republicans.Virginia limits its governors to one consecutive term, and outgoing Gov. Glenn Youngkins 2021 victory was pegged not only to his focus on pressing issues like the economy and parental rights, but also his little-reported ability to proverbially run up the score in areas already friendly to Republicans.DONT MARYLAND MY VIRGINIA: YOUNGKIN, 2025 GOP TICKET RALLIES TOGETHER FOR FIRST TIME AHEAD OF KEY ELECTIONIn Lee County 400 miles to the other corner of the commonwealth from where Whitson and Walkinshaw face off Tuesday the political landscape is exactly the opposite.President Donald Trump lost Virginia in 2024 and 2020 while Youngkin upset former Democratic Gov. Terence McAuliffe.In 2020, Trump garnered 84% of the vote in the county, anchored by Daniel Boones famed Cumberland Gap. Youngkin outdid Trump there and in nearly every other county in deep-red southwest Virginia; garnering 88% one year later.In Wise County, the results were similar 79% for Trump; 83% for Youngkin. Tazewell County bordering West Virginia coal country and facing economic headwinds for some time gave Trump 82% of their support and Youngkin 85%, as a Reuters analysis also found.Even in Washington County, one of the few suburban counties in the region which surrounds the bistate Independent City of Bristol Youngkin outperformed Trump by about five points.Flipping back to the deep blue Fairfax and Arlington counties that are ground zero for Tuesdays race, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger may similarly take comfort or concern from what happens in the margins of the special elections results.POTENTIAL YOUNGKIN SUCCESSOR FOCUSED ON MESSAGE IN TOUGH RACE TO KEEP SWING-STATE 'RED'Connollys 2024 and 2022 results were nearly identical, with the late Democrat defeating Navy helicopter pilot Michael Van Meter and Air Force veteran Jim Myles, respectively, by a margin of 67-33.Results showing a better performance by Walkinshaw than his former boss recent contests may portend well for Spanberger showing Democrats are more energized to support her than past candidates.In the same way, Earle-Sears may take comfort in a better performance by Whitson showing less excitement on the left in a district that is typically one of their most reliable in the state.Earle-Sears told Fox News Digital that she recognized the southwest as key to not only the election but governing Virginia as a whole pledging to open a second governors office somewhere in the region, which is closer to at least three other state capitals than it is to Richmond."Everybody wants to be heard," she said. "I made a promise that I would not be one of those kinds of politicians."Conversely, she said, people in areas like Connollys former district also have the right to hear a conservative message and have leaders from all sides responsive to them.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"I mean, I look like the kind of people who really do normally vote Democratic, and I'm not. And so I'm appealing to all voters," she told Fox News Digital in a recent interview.A Spanberger spokesperson also boosted Walkinshaw in comments to Fox News Digital on Tuesday, calling him a "fierce advocate for Northern Virginia families."The candidate, currently a Fairfax County supervisor, is a "strong voice in standing up to the Trump administrations devastating attacks on Virginias federal workers and economy," the spokesperson added."As the White House continues to pursue disastrous economic policies that are causing costs to skyrocket and threatening Virginia jobs, Virginians deserve leaders who are laser-focused on putting the commonwealth first."A Walkinshaw win will give Spanberger a key regional ally if she is also successful in November, the spokesperson added.Together, they hope to "lower costs for Virginia families, protect Virginia jobs, strengthen Virginia public schools, and make Virginia a safer place to live," she said.

New York City socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is facing backlash on social media over a response to a question from a reporter about his public safety platform, which critics say offered little to no specifics."What would your public safety plan look like? Explain it to our viewers,"CBS New York's Marcia Kramer asked Mamdani over the weekend."Absolutely, you know, prior to the West Indian parade, I visited Little Caribbean and I spoke to a number of residents in East Flatbush who were sharing their concerns around gun violence," Mamdani responded. "And I met a number of New Yorkers who were part of the crisis management system part of a cure violence approach to dealing with gun violence and they told me how important it is to have a comprehensive approach to reducing gun violence and quite frankly rooting it out of the entirety of our city."Mamdani went on to say that it will take "working with the police" and "working with the crisis management system" along with the "working with the cure violence approach."MEET MAMDANI'S RADICAL ADVISORY CIRCLE THAT INCLUDES COMMUNIST ACTIVIST, ANTI-ISRAEL ADVOCATES"All of these things to deliver that safety," Mamdani continued before explaining that he also went to the Bronx to meet with a program called "Guns Down Life Up.""One of the young men I met, he had actually been attacked and was in Lincoln Hospital and was thinking about retaliating and thats when he learned about this program, they recruited him to join the program and instead of another act of violence, hes instead now a mentor to others who have just gone through that same process."PRO-MAMDANI SUPER PAC TAKES HEFTY CHECK FROM ULTRA-WEALTHY DONOR DESPITE SAYING BILLIONAIRES SHOULDN'T EXISTMamdani, who has faced widespread criticism over his previous calls to defund the police and his resistance to commit to more police in the city, was criticized on social media over his lack of specifics when answering the question."CBS New York's Marcia Kramer asks Zohran Mamdani to explain his public safety plan he gives word salad and FAILS to offer*SINGLE* concrete measure," Daily Caller reporter Jason Cohenposted on X."As you take in this pleasant-sounding answer (that doesnt address how to deal with criminals), recall that the man speaking called NYPD a racist, anti-queer major threat to public safety & repeatedly called for its defunding," Fox News contributor Guy Bensonposted on X."When your resume is lacking any relevant experience and you have no idea how to handle crime and gun violence, your response to a straightforward question about how to protect our children from being shot might sound something like this," former Republican NYC Public Advocate candidate J.C. Polanco posted on X.The interview also drew the attention of one of Mamdanis opponents in November, current mayor Eric Adams whoposted on X, "Mamdani cant answer the question because he has NO plan to deal with Public Safety. Being a rapper does not qualify you to be Mayor of the largest city in America."Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, also running against Mamdani, posted on X about the exchange as well saying, "Imagine a world where the Democratic nominee for Mayor of New York City does not have a single comprehensible plan for public safety. Well, you're in the luck, Twitterverse. You can listen to @ZohranKMamdani say nothing over and over again, with his cotton candy plan: big, fluffy and gone the second you bite in."Fox News Digital reached out to the Mamdani campaign for comment.Mamdani also explained in the roughly 20-minute interview that his opponents are attacking a "mythical version" of himself when criticizing his 2020 calls to defund the police and that his past tweets are "out of step" with his current platform.Mamdani's plan for a "Department of Public Safety" that would send "outreach workers" into the subways and his past positions on policing have caused significant pushback, including from an expert who recently spoke to Fox News Digital."Even if he doesn't necessarily follow through on the most radical positions that he has taken in the very recent past, he has expressed support for a lot of initiatives that would erode public safety in lots of different ways, including and especially in the communities that deal with the brunt of our nation's gun violence problem," Rafael A. Mangual,senior fellow and head of research for policing and public safety at the Manhattan Institute, explained.A recent survey of likely voters in the Big Apple which was conducted from Sept. 2 to 6 found that, including leaners, on the question of who people would support if the contest "were held today," a whopping 46% chose Mamdani, compared to just 24% for Cuomo, with other candidates faring even worse.Fox News Digital's Alex Nitzberg contributed to this report.

FIRST ON FOX: The FBI announced Tuesday that Decarlos Dejuan Brown Jr., the suspect in the stabbing death of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a North Carolina train, has been federally charged with one count of committing an act causing death on a mass transportation system."The brutal attack onIryna Zarutska on the Charlotte Light Rail was a disgraceful act that should never happen in America,"FBI Director Kash Patel said."The FBI jumped to assist in this investigation immediately to ensure justice is served, and the perpetrator is never released from jail to kill again. I want to thank Attorney General [Pam] Bondi for her pursuit of todays federal charges, which are the first step toward delivering justice for Iryna and her family as well as the millions of Americans who deserve to live in our great American cities free from being targeted by violent criminals."Bondi said that the Department of Justice will seek the maximum penalty for Brown, saying that the Aug. 22 attack was a "direct result of failed soft-on-crime policies that put criminals before innocent people.""I have directed my attorneys to federally prosecute DeCarlos Brown Jr., a repeat violent offender with a history of violent crime, for murder," she said. "We will seek the maximum penalty for this unforgivable act of violence he will never again see the light of day as a free man."James C. Barnacle Jr., the FBI Charlotte Special Agent in Charge, said that he hopes the federal charge will "help bring her family a measure of justice.""Iryna Zarutska had likely taken that train ride many times before. She was probably tired after a day at work and just wanted to go home, but tragically she never made it," he said Tuesday. "We hope this federal charge will help bring her family a measure of justice and the courts will hold the subject charged in this horrific act accountable. Everyone in this country deserves to go to work, to school, or just across town without fear of being attacked."GOFUNDME PULLS FUNDRAISERS FOR FELON ACCUSED OF KILLING COMMUTER IN RANDOM CHARLOTTE TRAIN ATTACKBrown was previously charged with first-degree murder in state court for allegedly stabbing Zarutska, 23, to death aboard a Charlotte light-rail train on Aug. 22.Surveillance video from the LYNX Blue Line captured the moments before the attack, which police described as "seemingly unprovoked." Court documents obtained by Fox News Digital say that Brown took out a folding knife and stabbed Zarutska, who was still dressed in her pizzeria uniform, three times.Brown is no stranger to the justice system. Court and prison records examined by Fox News Digital show that he has been convicted of crimes spanning a decade. By the time of Zarutskas killing, Brown had racked up 14 arrests over the years but was no longer under state supervision.His convictions include larceny and breaking and entering in 2013, as well as a 2015 conviction for robbery with a dangerous weapon, for which he served more than six years in prison. He was released in 2020 and remained on parole until 2021. More recent charges included communicating threats and misuse of the 911 system earlier this year.UKRAINIAN WOMAN WHO FLED WAR STABBED TO DEATH AT CHARLOTTE LIGHT RAIL STATIONPresident Donald Trump seized on the case, calling Brown a "lunatic" and using the killing to push for tougher sentencing policies and stronger federal intervention. On Monday, FBI Director Kash Patel wrote: "The FBI has been investigating the Charlotte train murder from day one. Stay tuned."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPZarutska fled Ukraine with her family in 2022 to escape the war before settling in Charlotte, according to her obituary. She was working at a local pizzeria, Zepeddie's Pizza, at the time of her death and was captured on the train's surveillance camera wearing her work uniform.Her family described Zarutska as a passionate artist and graduate of Synergy College in Kyiv, where she earned a degree in art and restoration. She was remembered for her creativity, her love of animals, her determination and her eagerness to learn.

Mount Sinai, the place where God gave Moses the Ten Commandments, is slated to be the location of a mega resort.The resort is part of Egypts "Great Transfiguration Project," which includes plans to build luxury hotels, shopping centers and villas, according to a BBC report.The project "aims to turn the sacred mountainous area into a spiritual shrine and a destination for mountain, medical and environmental tourism," per Egypts State Information Service (SIS).ANCIENT EGYPTIAN PARTY-TOWN BUILDING AND RELICS PULLED OUT IN OCEAN DISCOVERYMount Sinai is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its sacred ties to the religions of Christianity, Judaism and Islam.The Orthodox Monastery of St. Catherine sits at the bottom of Mount Horeb, where Moses received the tablets of the law, and is part of the broader Greek Orthodox tradition, according to UNESCO World Heritage.Archbishop Ieronymos II of Athens, the current head of the Church of Greece,has reportedly denounced the project."The monastery's property is being seized and expropriated. This spiritual beacon of Orthodoxy and Hellenism is now facing an existential threat," he said in a statement, according to the Orthodox Times.Members of the Jebeleya tribe, also known as the Guardians of St. Catherine's Monastery, told the BBC that their homes and eco-camps were demolished with minimal compensation, while some received nothing at all.Ben Hoffler, a British travel writer working with Sinai tribes, told the BBC that an urban world is being built."This is not development as the Jebeleya see it or asked for it, but how it looks when imposed top-down to serve the interests of outsiders over those of the local community," he said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERHe added, "It's a world they have always chosen to remain detached from, to whose construction they did not consent, and one that will change their place in their homeland forever."Nearly 16 million tourists visited Egypt in 2024, increasing by over a million from the previous year, according to SIS.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleFox News Digital reached out to UNSECO World Heritage and the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism for comment.

When rockets rain across your homeland and terrorists parade through your streets unpunished even in foreign capitals thats when a decisive response becomes not just necessary, but imperative.On Sept. 9, Israel shattered a sense of security for Hamas high command in Doha, delivering a bold, extraterritorial strike on leadership sites inside Qatar. The message was clear: The architects of the Oct. 7, 2023, genocidal assault on innocent Israelis have no sanctuary no matter where they hide.A Strike That Broke BoundariesIsraels military conducted what officials described as a "precise strike" targeting senior Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, notably Khalil al-Hayya and Zaher Jabarin, deeply involved in ceasefire negotiations. "TheIDFand ISA [Shin Bet] conducted a precise strike targeting the senior leadership of the Hamas terrorist organization," a statement confirmed to Fox News Digital.ISRAELI STRIKE TARGETS HAMAS LEADERSHIP IN QATAR"Israel initiated it, Israel conducted it and Israel takes full responsibility," Prime MinisterNetanyahusoffice declared.Blasts were reported across Dohas Katara and Legtaifiyadistricts, including near a gas station adjacent to a guarded residential compound. Qatar condemned the attack as "cowardly" and a violation of international law.A Pattern of Targeted Strikes AbroadThis was not Israels first foray beyond its borders. In January 2024, Salehal-Arouri, Hamas deputy political chief, was killed in a drone strike in Beirut, marking the first such assassination of a Hamas leader outside Palestinian territories since Oct. 7. A few months later, IsmailHaniyehwas reportedly struck in Tehran. Todays Doha operation simply extends that pattern, showing Israels willingness to dismantle Hamas leadership "where they are," not just where they fight.Why It Matters Now More Than EverHamas remains an embedded insurgency in Gaza. Analysts estimate around 20,000fightersremain operational, with recruitment sustained through family and clan networks despite heavy losses. Gazas 2.2 million civilians, reeling from devastation, provide cover in dense urban terrain and tunnels; some estimates suggest up to450 milesof subterranean network beneath civilian infrastructure.Compounding the problem is Hamas rapidreplenishment even after the leadership is targeted. U.S. intelligence confirms recruitment continues apace through extended networks. Attrition warfare alone is insufficient against an organization that views martyrdom as a recruitment tool.Rescuing hostages remains an agonizing challenge. In June 2024, Israeli forces freed four hostages inNuseirat but only after fierce fire, air support and with devastating civilian casualties. This underscores the operational complexity Israel faces within Gazas civilian labyrinth.Information Warfare: Hamas Strategy to Win Hearts and MindsHamas understands well the power of optics. By embedding fighters and leadership within civilian populations, it provokes Israel into strikes that generatecivilian casualties, and, therefore, global outrage. Multiplestudiesconfirm Hamas strategy: provoke, amplify the damage, erode Israels legitimacy, mobilize street pressure across the Islamic world and extract concessions. The real battlefield is not just the rubble-strewn streets of Gaza, but also the airwaves and social media platforms where narratives are shaped.Every Israeli operation is a potential public relations trap. The Doha strike, unfolding in a U.S.-allied capital, risks feeding Hamas narrative unless Israel continues to emphasize precision and legal justification.The Iran ConnectionLets be clear: Hamas would not survive this long without Tehran. Irans funding estimated in the hundreds of millions annually arms, trains and sustains Hamas military and political infrastructure. Qatar, while playing mediator, is also a longstanding home to Hamas Political Bureau, with upwards of$1.8 billiontransferred to Hamas over the years.Tehran will exploit todays attack to rally support, denounce Western complicity and leverage new fronts. Western media must parse messages carefully and not allow Hamas or Iran to hijack the narrative.Qatar: Partner of Convenience, Not an AllyQatar is not an ally, but a partner of convenience, tolerated mainly for Americas access to Al Udeid Air Base, home to U.S. Central Command. Its record supporting al Qaeda affiliates, the Taliban and Hamas shows it backs the wrong side. Washington often overlooks this duplicity to keep the base, a costly bargain that lets Qatar function as both arsonist and firefighter in regional conflicts.Implications for U.S. Policy and the Abraham AccordsThe Doha strike reverberates beyond Gaza, exposing Washingtons untenable reliance on a partner that harbors terrorists while hosting Americas key regional base. With no evidence the U.S. warned Qatar beforehand, the silence suggests a lack of trust, an indictment of a so-called partner. Regionally, the impact is mixed: Abraham Accords states like the UAE, Bahrain and Morocco may view the strike as justified self-defense, but the Arab public sympathetic to Palestinians could pressure governments to cool ties. The Accords durability now hinges on Israel framing its campaign as precise defense and on Americas willingness to stand firmly by its ally.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONDid Trump Know?Speculation swirls. Israeli media report that President Donald Trump gave Israel the green light prior to the strike as he had publicly warned Hamas two days earlier. Netanyahu quickly responded that the operation was "wholly independent," declaring Israels sole responsibility. No U.S. government representative has confirmed prior authorization.Conclusion: A Strategic Blow but Not the EndgameThe strike on Doha signals Israels capability and willingness to reach Hamass leadership anywhere. It delivers a necessary blow to enemy command and to the illusion of safe haven. But, its not the closing chapter.Hamas remains an insurgent network difficult to uproot, quick to regrow and deadly enough to threaten Israeli civilians. Israel must continue to strike where it can, while the world must understand that precision and proportion matter both on the battlefield and in the court of world opinion.Israels message is unmistakable that there is no refuge for terrorism. May that message resonate and may it hold, wherever Hamas tries to flee next.

The White House revealed Tuesday that President Donald Trump "immediately directed" his special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff to informQatar of the "impending attack"by Israel.Israel's military targeted senior Hamas leadership in Doha, launching what it described as a "precise strike." Khalil al-Hayya and Zaher Jabarin were the two targets of the explosion that rocked the Middle Eastern nations capital,Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst said Tuesday, citing reports."This morning, the Trump administration was notified by the United States military that Israel was attacking Hamas, which very unfortunately was located in a section of Doha, the capital of Qatar," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. "Unilaterally bombing inside Qatar, a sovereign nation and close ally of the United States that is working very hard and bravely taking risks with us to broker peace does not advance Israel or America's goals.""However, eliminating Hamas, who have profited off the misery of those living in Gaza, is a worthy goal. President Trump immediately directed special envoy Witkoff to inform the Qataris of the impending attack, which he did," Leavitt added. ISRAEL STRIKE TARGETS HAMAS LEADERSHIP IN QATAR"The president views Qatar as a strong ally and friend of the United States and feels very badly about the location of this attack," Leavitt said.Leavitt also revealed that Trump spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the strike.HAMAS PUSHES BACK ON TRUMP AND WITKOFF'S CRITICISMS, DEMANDS US PRESSURE ISRAEL"The prime minister told President Trump that he wants to make peace and quickly. President Trump believes this unfortunate incident could serve as an opportunity for peace," Leavitt said at the White House press briefing. "The president also spoke to the emir and prime minister of Qatar and thanked them for their support and friendship to our country. He assured them that such a thing will not happen again on their soil."Witkoff and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were present for the call with the Qataris, Leavitt said."The president has always made it very clear that he wants peace in the Middle East, just like he sought that and accomplished that in his first term. He expects all of our allies and friends in the region that includes both Qatar and Israel to seek peace as well," Leavitt also said. "And he wants to see that happen. And he's working with all of our allies in the region to get that done."