In a dramatic escalation, Israel launched an airstrike in Doha—the capital of Qatar—on Tuesday, targeting a building housing senior Hamas officials. The attack occurred during ceasefire negotiations involving a U.S.-backed proposal, according to Hamas. 🕊️💔
Hamas confirmed its negotiating team survived, but six others were killed, including the son of top negotiator Khalil al-Hayya. The group vowed to maintain its demands: "an immediate halt to aggression, Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, prisoner exchanges, and reconstruction." 🗣️✊
Israel’s military and Shin Bet security agency claimed responsibility, stating the strike targeted leaders "directly responsible" for the October 7 attacks. PM Benjamin Netanyahu called it a "wholly independent Israeli operation," while an anonymous Israeli official told media that over a dozen warplanes dropped at least 10 bombs after months of planning. ✈️💣
The rare strike in Qatar—a key mediator in the conflict—has raised eyebrows globally. Will this derail fragile peace efforts? Stay tuned. 🔍🌐
