Why it matters:
The news came after several explosions were reported in the capital, Doha, on Tuesday, with smoke rising from the Katara district.
Qatar, a key regional mediator in ongoing Gaza ceasefire negotiations, has largely remained insulated from direct security incidents. Reports of explosions in the heart of Doha could raise regional concerns, though details remain unconfirmed.
Key points:
- A leading Hamas source told Al Jazeera: The Hamas negotiating delegation was targeted during its meeting in Doha.
- Qatar’s Foreign Ministry has condemned the Israeli “terrorist attack” in Doha.
- Several states, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iran, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt, Norway, the Palestinian Authority, Oman, Algeria, Lebanon, Iraq, and the UAE, condemned the strike.
- Hamas official to Al Jazeera: “The leadership, headed by Khalil al-Hayya, survived the Israeli air strike.”
- Iran's foreign ministry called the strikes “dangerous” and “a violation of international law,” warning of wider repercussions.
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