The Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar reports, citing Egyptian sources, that Israel struck Hamas’s headquarters in Qatar after deciding not to pursue an operation in Turkey, where many Hamas leaders also reside.

Khaled Mashaal, the long-time leader of Hamas who lives in exile in Doha, was at the meeting targeted by Israel, according to Israeli reports. Other Hamas top leaders who were present at the meeting during the strike, include Khalil al-Hayya, Muhammad Darwish and head of Hamas’s Shura Council.

Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Doha has upended ceasefire negotiations and undermined President Donald Trump’s goal of regional integration.

Having faced its second attack in three months Qatar may now find itself questioning its procurement choices and deterrence strategy.

Turkey has condemned Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar, calling it "vile. " The Foreign Ministry in Ankara said the targeted attack on Hamas' negotiating delegation during ongoing ceasefire "demonstrates that Israel aims to continue the war,

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According to details, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman condemned the Israeli attack and held a phone call with the Emir of Qatar. He assured full support and expressed readiness to take all necessary steps to ensure Qatar’s security. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned that Israel’s actions could lead to serious consequences.