Israel launched a series of strikes targeting Hamas’ leadership in the Qatari capital Tuesday, in an unprecedented attack inside the territory of an important US ally and key mediator in the Gaza ceasefire talks.
Israel took the unusual step of swiftly claiming responsibility for the strikes saying it was part of an operation dubbed “Summit of Fire.”
Hamas said six people were killed, including five of its members but the strike failed to assassinate the negotiating delegation.
Several nations have condemned the attack, with Qatar calling the strikes “state terrorism.” US President Donald Trump said he was “not thrilled about the whole situation.”
Israel’s latest attack on the soil of another nation has threatened to derail renewed ceasefire talks as well as efforts to secure the release of the remaining Israeli hostages held in Hamas captivity. The strike came hours after Israel ordered the complete evacuation of Gaza City, where thousands of people are living in man-made famine conditions, ahead of its planned military takeover.
Meanwhile, there has been series of reactions, claims and counter claims
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