The Palestinian armed group Hamas has said five of its members were killed in an Israeli air strike in Qatar's capital, but claimed that an attempt to assassinate its negotiating team 'failed'. Hamas stated the negotiating team was meeting to discuss the latest US proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip at a residential compound in Doha when the strike occurred.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the strike, stating it was 'fully justified' as it targeted senior Hamas leaders responsible for the October 7 attacks on Israel that triggered the Gaza war. Qatar condemned the strike as a 'cowardly' act and a 'flagrant violation of international law'. While the Gulf state's interior ministry reported one member of its Internal Security Force was killed, it notably did not mention any Hamas casualties.
The White House reacted by noting that President Donald Trump found the incident 'unfortunate' but maintained that eliminating Hamas is 'a worthy goal'. Qatar, notable for hosting the Hamas political bureau since 2012, has worked as a mediator in indirect negotiations between the group and Israel, complicating the geopolitical landscape.
Witnesses reported hearing multiple explosions, with Qatari authorities confirming that residential buildings housing Hamas officials were targeted. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that the operation involved significant military resources and was conducted with precision. Israeli officials stated the attack targeted prominent Hamas figures, including Khalil al-Hayya and Zaher Jabarin.
Hamas condemned the attack, labeling it a 'heinous crime' and stated that the attempt to kill its negotiating delegation indicates that the Israeli government seeks to undermine peace efforts. The group holds the US administration partly responsible due to its historical support for Israeli military actions.
Qatar's government expressed outrage, stating the strike poses a severe threat to security within its borders. International reactions include condemnations from multiple world leaders, highlighting the potential for further escalation in the region and calling for renewed efforts towards achieving a ceasefire.
Netanyahu suggested that Israel's operations could potentially lead to peace, urging the people of Gaza to consider peace as a future pathway. As the conflict continues, families of hostages held in Gaza express heightened anxiety, fearing that military actions may jeopardize negotiation chances and the lives of captured individuals.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the strike, stating it was 'fully justified' as it targeted senior Hamas leaders responsible for the October 7 attacks on Israel that triggered the Gaza war. Qatar condemned the strike as a 'cowardly' act and a 'flagrant violation of international law'. While the Gulf state's interior ministry reported one member of its Internal Security Force was killed, it notably did not mention any Hamas casualties.
The White House reacted by noting that President Donald Trump found the incident 'unfortunate' but maintained that eliminating Hamas is 'a worthy goal'. Qatar, notable for hosting the Hamas political bureau since 2012, has worked as a mediator in indirect negotiations between the group and Israel, complicating the geopolitical landscape.
Witnesses reported hearing multiple explosions, with Qatari authorities confirming that residential buildings housing Hamas officials were targeted. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that the operation involved significant military resources and was conducted with precision. Israeli officials stated the attack targeted prominent Hamas figures, including Khalil al-Hayya and Zaher Jabarin.
Hamas condemned the attack, labeling it a 'heinous crime' and stated that the attempt to kill its negotiating delegation indicates that the Israeli government seeks to undermine peace efforts. The group holds the US administration partly responsible due to its historical support for Israeli military actions.
Qatar's government expressed outrage, stating the strike poses a severe threat to security within its borders. International reactions include condemnations from multiple world leaders, highlighting the potential for further escalation in the region and calling for renewed efforts towards achieving a ceasefire.
Netanyahu suggested that Israel's operations could potentially lead to peace, urging the people of Gaza to consider peace as a future pathway. As the conflict continues, families of hostages held in Gaza express heightened anxiety, fearing that military actions may jeopardize negotiation chances and the lives of captured individuals.
