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Oil rises after Israel targets Hamas leadership in Qatar

Brent and WTI benchmark futures up nearly 2% following strikes in Doha

A damaged building following an Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, on 9 September 2025, according to an Israeli official.
A damaged building following an Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, on 9 September 2025, according to an Israeli official.Photo: REUTERS/SCANPIX
North America Energy CorrespondentBaton Rouge
Published 9 September 2025, 15:45Updated 9 September 2025, 20:01
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