International News: Several explosions were heard in Qatar's capital Doha on Tuesday. According to media reports, smoke was seen rising from the Qatara district area of the city after the blasts. These explosions were actually part of the Israeli air strike on Hamas leaders. Israeli media claimed that the attack was aimed at top Hamas leaders, including Gaza chief Khalil al-Hayya. Al-Jazeera, quoting Hamas sources, said the attack was on Hamas negotiators who were in Doha to discuss a ceasefire plan proposed by the US.
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Israel carried out a series of air strikes targeting the leaders of Hamas in Doha city, Qatar. pic.twitter.com/tUwMWS1Sl7
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Qatar Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari issued a statement condemning this attack by Israel.
He has said that this attack is a gross violation of international law and a direct threat to Qatar's sovereignty and security. Qatar will not tolerate this reckless Israeli attitude. He also said that a high-level investigation is underway and more details will be shared soon.
Attacks on residential areas
According to Al Jazeera, the place Israel targeted in Doha is a residential area, not a deserted place. Al-Assa quoted security officials as saying that their biggest priority is to secure the place and see how much damage has been done and whether there are any casualties. They have said that security arrangements are very complicated because the matter is about a very sensitive place.
Hurt in ceasefire efforts?
The purpose of the meeting of the Hamas negotiating team going on in Doha was to consider the new ceasefire proposal brought by the US. But observers believe that through this attack Israel has once again tried to sabotage the possible ceasefire efforts.
Attacks continue in Gaza too
Meanwhile, there is news from the Gaza Strip that 35 people have died so far in Israeli attacks, including 7 civilians seeking relief. Israel is continuously working on a plan to capture Gaza City. Palestinians are being warned and ordered to move towards the south.
