The Israeli military has said that they have carried a precision “strike” in the Qatari capital, Doha to kill exiled senior Hamas leaders.
The Israeli Security Agency (ISA) said that they used measures to mitigate any harm to “civilians” in the Qatari capital.
The ISA said in a statement, “Prior to the strike, measures were taken in order to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and additional intelligence.”
The statement continued, The IDF and ISA conducted a precise strike targeting the senior leadership of the Hamas terrorist organisation.
“For years, these members of the Hamas leadership have led the terrorist organisation’s operations, are directly responsible for the brutal October 7th massacre, and have been orchestrating and managing the war against the state of Israel.
BREAKING: The Israeli Air Force has just bombed the top leadership headquarters of Hamas in Doha, the capital of Qatar, where at least five Hamas leaders were present.
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“Prior to the strike, measures were taken in order to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and additional intelligence.
The IDF and ISA will continue to operate with determination in order to defeat the Hamas terrorist organisation responsible for the October 7th massacre.
Qatar has blasted the attack in their city following loud explosions ringing throughout Doha furiously saying the attack is a violation of international law.
⚡️ BREAKING: Israeli fighter jets attacked Qatar, striking the top leadership of Hamas
In Doha, they were discussing Trump’s ceasefire proposal, according to media reports.
Preliminary information suggests several senior Hamas officials were eliminated, Israeli media write. pic.twitter.com/GM6HUP3KT9
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A Qatari Foreign Ministry said the Israeli attack is “cowardly” and at the “highest level” an investigation has started.
The Foreign Ministry added that this should serve as a “serious warning for the region and the international community.”
The State of Qatar strongly condemns this attack, and affirms that it will not tolerate this reckless Israeli behaviour and the continuous tampering with the security of the region and any action aimed at its security and sovereignty.”
The US embassy in Doha gave a “shelter in place order” within the grounds.
Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has released a statement ,”Today’s action against the top terrorist chieftains of Hamas was a wholly independent Israeli operation.
“Israel initiated it, Israel conducted it, and Israel takes full responsibility.”
An Israeli official said the US President Donald Trump “gave the green light” for the strike in Doha.
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