The Israeli army says it has carried out an assassination attempt on top Hamas leaders in Qatar’s capital, Doha, where multiple explosions have been heard.
A Hamas source tells Al Jazeera the attack happened as a negotiating team was discussing a Gaza ceasefire proposal put forward by the United States. Qatar condemns the “cowardly” Israeli attack, calls it a flagrant violation of international law.
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Source: Al Jazeera News
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