The Israeli military said in a statement that it "attacked Hamas leadership in a targeted and targeted manner, in cooperation with the Shin Bet security service and the air force," claiming that it "took steps before the raid to avoid civilian casualties, including the use of precision munitions and additional intelligence."
For its part, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that "Israel launched a cowardly attack targeting the residential headquarters of several members of Hamas's political bureau in Doha," noting that it had begun an investigation and would not tolerate this reckless Israeli behavior.
This came after Qatari media reported that Hamas's office in Doha was targeted during a meeting of the movement's negotiating team to discuss a ceasefire proposal for the Gaza Strip.
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The Qatari Foreign Ministry said in a statement: "The State of Qatar condemns in the strongest terms the cowardly Israeli attack that targeted residential headquarters housing a number of members of the Hamas Political Bureau in the Qatari capital, Doha."
She added, "This criminal attack constitutes a flagrant violation of all international laws and norms, and a serious threat to the security and safety of Qataris and residents of Qatar." She stressed that "security and civil defense authorities and relevant authorities immediately began dealing with the incident and taking the necessary measures to contain its consequences and ensure the safety of residents and surrounding areas."
She continued, "While the State of Qatar strongly condemns this attack, it affirms that it will not tolerate this reckless Israeli behavior and its continued tampering with regional security, or any action targeting its security and sovereignty." She noted that "investigations are underway at the highest level, and further details will be announced as soon as they become available.
