Summary
Qatar's prime minister criticized Israel following an airstrike on Doha that targeted Hamas leaders. The incident led foreign ministers from Arab and Muslim nations to meet to discuss a unified response. The strike killed six people, including five Hamas members and a Qatari security official.
Key Facts
- Qatar’s prime minister condemned an Israeli strike on Doha aimed at Hamas leaders.
- The strike killed six people: five Hamas members and one Qatari security official.
- Qatar works with Egypt and the U.S. to try to broker a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- Foreign ministers from Arab and Muslim countries met to discuss a response to Israel's actions.
- Qatar has been a mediator in conflicts and has hosted Hamas’ political leadership.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu defended the strike and accused Hamas leaders in Qatar of obstructing peace.
- The Israeli offensive in Gaza has resulted in the deaths of more than 64,000 Palestinians, according to local health officials.
- The ongoing conflict began in October 2023 when Hamas militants attacked southern Israel.
