“Israel conducts a rare targeted strike in Doha, aiming at senior Hamas leadership. Smoke and explosions rock Qatar’s Katara district amid geopolitical tension and disrupted cease-fire talks.”
Israel Strikes Hamas Leadership in Doha: Explosions Shake Qatar’s Capital
In an unprecedented escalation, Israel has confirmed carrying out a precision airstrike targeting senior Hamas leaders based in Doha, Qatar. Eyewitnesses reported multiple explosions and plumes of smoke rising above the Katara district.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet (ISA) issued a statement affirming the operation, describing it as a targeted effort against Hamas figures responsible for orchestrating the October 7 massacre and ongoing hostilities. The military emphasized that precision munitions and intelligence measures were employed to minimize civilian harm.
Qatar, long known as a mediator between Israel and Hamas, strongly condemned the strike, denouncing it as a “cowardly” act and a “flagrant violation of international law. The attack is expected to further complicate already strained ceasefire negotiations and hostage-release discussions.
