Hamas, Qatar and Israel
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Why did Israel attack? Who was killed? What has been the Qatari response? Here are answers to those and other key questions.
Benjamin Netanyahu says the attack targeting Hamas leaders was "fully justified" - but Qatar calls the strike a "blatant violation".
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DPA International on MSNHamas says Israel's Doha strike failed as Middle East reacts in anger
Hamas on Tuesday described Israel's surprise strike on its leadership in Qatar as "a failure," saying none of its negotiators were killed, in a stunning escalation that drew outrage across the region and raised fears for hostages held by the group.
After Israel attacked senior Hamas leadership in Qatar on Tuesday, oil prices climbed — but not as much as some traders might have expected from a significant flare-up in Middle East violence.
An explosion has been heard in Qatar’s capital city Doha. It wasn’t immediately clear what exploded on Tuesday.