Israeli strike targets Hamas leaders in Qatar as they weigh ceasefire proposal

Qatar condemned what it referred to as a ‘flagrant violation of all international laws and norms’. Picture: UGC via AP

Israel struck the headquarters of Hamas’s political leadership in Qatar on Tuesday as the group’s top figures gathered to consider a US proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

The strike on the territory of a US ally marked a significant escalation and risked upending talks aimed at winding down the war and freeing hostages.