Senior Hamas member killed in the airstrikes in Doha, Qatar



Israel launched airstrikes on Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, targeting senior Hamas officials, Al Arabiya reported citing Israeli officials. Preliminary reports suggested that Hamas’ chief negotiator, Khalil al-Hayya, was killed in the attack.

According to Al Arabiya, the Israeli military later confirmed it had struck senior Hamas leaders, saying in a statement: “The IDF and ISA conducted a precise strike targeting the senior leadership of the Hamas terrorist organization.” The statement, however, did not specify the location of the strike.

A Hamas source told Al Arabiya that the group’s negotiating team was hit during a meeting in Qatar, where its political bureau is based.

At around 4 p.m. local time, multiple explosions were reported in Doha. Witnesses told Al Arabiya English that smoke was seen rising over the Katara District, with one resident saying they heard at least five blasts.

 


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