Explosion Reported in Qatar as Israel Targets Hamas

Explosions on Tuesday rocked Doha, Qatar, as Israeli media have attributed these blasts to an attack targeting high-ranking Hamas officials.

Multiple explosions were reported in Qatar’s capital, Doha, this afternoon, followed by plumes of smoke rising above areas where some of the embassies are located.

Reacting in a statement, the Israeli army confirmed it targeted Hamas officials in Qatar’s capital. 

The army added that it has carried out an assassination attempt on top Hamas leaders in Qatar’s capital, Doha.

A Hamas source told Al Jazeera that the attack targeted the Hamas negotiating team. The attack came as negotiators from Hamas were meeting to consider the latest ceasefire proposal put forth by the United States.

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Spokesperson for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said the “criminal attack constitutes a flagrant violation of all international laws and norms and a serious threat to the security and safety of Qataris and residents of Qatar”.

Al Jazeera correspondent Suhaib al-Assa reports that the site was targeted by Israel in Doha, which is in a residential neighbourhood, not an isolated area.

Al-Assa cited security officials as saying that their priority is to secure the scene and locate damage and casualties.

“The security procedures are very complex because we are talking about an extremely sensitive site,” he said.

No details yet on the extent of damage or any casualties.