Israel launched a strike targeting Hamas’ leadership in Qatar on Tuesday, officials said, further widening its campaign against the militant group, as negotiations over ending the war in the Gaza Strip appeared to stall before a new military offensive there.
It wasn’t immediately clear how the attack was carried out, though an Israeli military spokesman referred to Israel’s air force carrying out the strike. Qatar Airways continued landing in Doha amid the strike, even as at least one Qatari air force aircraft took off on patrol over the country.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has condemned the Israeli attack on Hamas’ headquarters in Doha
“We are just learning about the Israeli attacks in Qatar, a country that has been playing a very positive role to achieve a ceasefire and the release of all hostages,” Guterres told reporters at a press conference at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
“I condemn this fragrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Qatar,” he said, adding “all parties must work towards achieving a permanent ceasefire, not destroying it.”
Spain bars two Israeli ministers from entry over the war in Gaza
Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said Tuesday that his government is prohibiting the entry of Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel’s national security minister, and Bezalel Smotrich, its finance minister.
In a televised address Monday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called Israel’s attacks in Gaza an “extermination of a defenseless people.”
Israel banned the entrance of two of Spain’s ministers in response to that speech.
Sánchez also announced he was formalizing an arms embargo on Israel and prohibiting ships carrying fuel for Israel’s armed forces from using Spanish ports.
The Arab League condemns the Israeli attack on Doha
In a statement, Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Abou Gheit said the attack violated Qatar’s sovereignty.
He said Israel “does not care about the consequences of its shameful actions.”
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It’s been reported that Israel received approval from the USA and Qatar for this targeted strike. I hope Hamas leaders realize there’s no sanctuary for them. And why were these “leaders” hiding out in Qatar while their soldiers continue to lose the fight? Good luck to Israel in their continued goal to destroy Hamas, one leader at a time (although in this case, they may have hit the daily double).
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