Israel’s military says it has carried out an airstrike targeting Hamas leadership, after explosions were heard in the Qatari capital of Doha.

Hamas’ exiled leadership has long been based in Qatar, which has served as a mediator in talks between Hamas and Israel for several years, even before the latest war in the Gaza Strip.

A strike on its top leadership could further complicate negotiations over a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages taken in Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack.

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Qatar says Israeli strike is ‘violation of international law’

Israeli media, citing a senior Israeli official, said the attack was aimed at top Hamas leaders including Khalil al-Hayya, its exiled Gaza chief and top n

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