Israel, according to a source cited by CNN and Reuters, carried out a targeted strike on Hamas leadership in Doha after explosions were confirmed in the Qatari capital. The source did not specify which individuals were targeted, although Hamas leaders have maintained a presence in Doha as a base outside Gaza for years.
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The attack comes shortly after Hamas's chief negotiator, Khalil al-Haya, met with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani on Monday.
A senior Israeli official says the strike in Qatar targeted Hamas leaders Khalil al-Haya and Jabarin."We await the results of the attack. There is a consensus in the political and military leadership," writes Barak Betesh.
Axios: Israel targeted Hamas leadership in Doha during a meeting to discuss the US proposal. https://t.co/26VFmmWKQ0
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Witnesses reported smoke rising over the Katara district of Doha and multiple explosions were heard in the city, according to Reuters. Israeli officials, quoted by Axios journalist Barak Ravid, described the explosions as an assassination attempt on senior Hamas officials.
This appears to be the first known Israeli military operation carried out in Qatar, a country that has hosted Hamas leadership for years. The organization itself linked the attack to ongoing tensions following the recent attack in Jerusalem, framing it as part of a broader conflict with Israel.
The situation remains dynamic, with authorities and witnesses closely monitoring the aftermath of the explosions in Doha.
