Israel launched an attack on top Hamas officials Tuesday, the Israel Defense Forces announced, as explosions rocked the Qatari capital Doha.
The IDF said on X it “conducted a precise strike targeting the senior leadership of the Hamas terrorist organization,” without explicitly mentioning Doha. An Israeli official confirmed the location of the attack to POLITICO.
It is the first time Israel has carried out a strike in the Gulf state and marks a major escalation of unrest in the Middle East. In footage shared on social media, smoke can be seen curling above the Qatari capital.