Israel launches strikes against Hamas leaders in Qatar's capital Doha
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The Israeli military has said it has targeted the leadership of Hamas with strikes on Qatar's capital Doha.
Qatar has condemned the "cowardly Israeli attack" on the Palestinian militant group's political headquarters in the city, with foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari calling it a "flagrant violation of all international laws and norms".
Several explosions were heard in the city, with smoke seen rising over the Katara district.
An IDF statement said: "The IDF and ISA conducted a precise strike targeting the senior leadership of the Hamas terrorist organisation."
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 during Hamas' incursion on 7 October 2023.
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