Doha (Web Desk): In a dramatic escalation with potentially far-reaching consequences, the Israeli Air Force carried out a targeted airstrike in the Qatari capital, Doha.
According to Arab media reports, the strike occurred during a high-level meeting of Hamas leadership.
The Israeli military issued a statement confirming that the operation specifically targeted senior figures within Hamas. Sources indicate that the meeting was convened to discuss a ceasefire proposal recently presented by U.S. President Joe Biden, aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Hamas-affiliated sources confirmed the martyrdom of Khalil al-Hayya, a prominent figure in the group’s political wing. Several other key leaders were also reportedly present at the time of the attack, though their identities and conditions remain unconfirmed.
The strike marks a significant and provocative development, as it represents a direct Israeli military action on Qatari soil, a country that has long played a mediating role in the Israel-Gaza conflict. The incident is likely to inflame tensions not only between Israel and Hamas, but also across the wider Middle East region.
International observers have expressed concern that this incident could derail ongoing diplomatic efforts and ignite a broader regional confrontation.