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Israel launched a military strike against the Hamas leadership in Qatar. Smoke rose and explosions were heard in the capital, Doha. Whether and how many casualties are still unknown.

Israel's military says it has attacked the Hamas leadership in the Gulf state of Qatar. No further details about the location of the attack were provided. An explosion was heard and smoke was seen in the capital, Doha, reports the AP news agency. Qatar is one of the key mediating states in Israel's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

"For years, these members of the Hamas leadership directed the terrorist organization's operations, are directly responsible for the brutal October 7 massacre, and orchestrated and directed the war against the State of Israel," the Israeli military said. In an initial reaction, Qatar condemned the"cowardly" Israeli attack. The government stated that the attack was a blatant violation of international law. A high-level investigation is underway.

US President Donald Trump has given the green light for the attack, according to a media report by Israeli television station Channel 12, citing an Israeli government official.