Why it matters:
Qatar has been a primary mediator in the ceasefire in Gaza and Israeli prisoner exchange negotiations between Hamas and the Israeli regime.
What Happened:
More than 10 strong explosions were reported in Qatar. News sources reported several explosions in the center of Doha, with columns of smoke rising from the "Katara" area. The target was reported to be the residence of several members of Hamas's political office in Doha.
The big picture:
The attack will impact the Doha-Washington relations. A source in the White House said the U.S. was aware of the Israeli attack on Qatar beforehand.
The latest:
- The Israeli military has claimed responsibility for what it described as a "precision aerial strike" on a Hamas facility in Doha.
- The regime's military stated the operation was carried out in cooperation with the Shin Bet security agency (Shabak).
What we're hearing:
- Qatar Foreign Ministry: "We condemn the cowardly attack by the Zionist regime which targeted a residential building housing several members of the political office of Hamas in Doha."
- Iran Foreign Ministry: "The Zionist regime's attack on Hamas officials in Qatar is dangerous and a violation of international laws."
- France: Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of the "La France Insoumise" party: "Netanyahu bombs Qatar... Is there anything left of international law?"
- Arab League Secretary-General: "We strongly condemn the attacks by the Zionist regime on Doha."
- The Kuwait Foreign Ministry condemned the "savage aggression" of the Zionist regime against Qatar.
- The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the Zionist regime's attack on Doha, saying "the Zionist regime's continued escalation of tension undermines regional security and will create dangerous paths."
- Saudi Arabia Foreign Ministry: "We warn of the severe consequences of the Zionist regime's continued occupation and its criminal violations and clear breach of the principles of international law and all international norms."
- Norway's Foreign Minister condemned the attack on Doha, stating that targeting residential areas is a dangerous violation of international laws.
- Egypt's President's Office: "Cairo condemns in the strongest terms the aggressive action taken by Israeli forces in Qatar."
Go deeper:
Israeli Attack in Doha Targets Hamas Officials
M.Majdi - seyed mohammad kazemi
