Israel Escalates War Against Hamas With Doha Strike

Qatar decried the strike as a violation of international law.

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Israel carried out a strike targeting Hamas leadership in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, marking a major escalation in its war against the militant group. This was seemingly the first time Israel had conducted an airstrike in Qatar.

Qatar has played a central role in cease-fire and hostage deal negotiations throughout the war and is also home to the largest U.S. air base in the Middle East, Al Udeid, which is located southwest of Doha. Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs decried

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