Israel conducts airstrike in Qatar to assassinate Hamas officials

Israel conducted an air strike on Tuesday to try and assassinate Hamas leaders in Doha, two Israeli officials told Axios.Why it matters: The assassination attempt in the Qatari capital comes amid a renewed U.S. effort to reach a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. This was the first time Israel has ever struck inside Qatar, which is more than 1,000 miles away.Qatar, a key U.S. ally, has been a primary mediator in these efforts since the October 7 attacks.Driving the news: Qatar's prime minister met on Monday with Hamas leaders in Doha and pressed them to accept the new U.S. proposal. The strike took place when Hamas leaders met to discuss the Trump administration's proposal. A source with knowledge said some Hamas leaders even traveled to Doha from Turkey for the meeting. A senior intelligence official said "the entire Hamas A-list was in the building" when the bombs struck. No casualties have been confirmed.What they're saying: "The Israeli air force conducted a precision strike against Hamas leaders who were involved in terror attacks against Israel and are directly responsible for the October 7 attacks," the IDF and the Shin Bet intelligence service said in a statement. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said the strike was "a wholly independent Israeli operation. Israel initiated it, Israel conducted it, and Israel takes full responsibility."The U.S. embassy in Doha said it had issued a "shelter-in-place" order due to reports of missile strikes.The Qatar foreign ministry condemned the attack as "reckless" and "cowardly" in that it "targeted residential buildings housing several members of the Political Bureau of Hamas." "This criminal assault constitutes a blatant violation of all international laws and norms, and poses a serious threat to the security and safety of Qataris and residents in Qatar," the ministry said in a statement."The Ministry affirms that the security forces, civil defense, and relevant authorities immediately began addressing the incident and taking necessary measures to contain its repercussions and ensure the safety of the residents and surrounding areas."It added that "investigations are underway at the highest level."Editor's note: This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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