In a dramatic turn of events, Israel launched a strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar's capital Doha, leading to the death of six people including a Qatari security officer. While Hamas claims its leadership team survived the attack, US President Donald Trump says the US military was aware of the operation and attempted to warn the Qataris, but it was too late. This attack signals that Israel has given up on peace talks and the Qatari government has denounced it as a blatant violation of international law. Amidst the escalating tensions, reporters on the ground capture the moment of the attack and provide insights on the aftermath.
In a targeted strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar's capital Doha, Israel claims to have taken out six people, including a Qatari security member. While Hamas asserts that their leadership team survived, videos captured the chaos in the city as the strikes began. US President Donald Trump confirms that the US was aware of the attack and attempted to warn the Qataris, but it was too late. Qatar has called the strike a violation of international law, with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing to hold Hamas leaders accountable. The attack has sparked anger and raised concerns over the failure of diplomatic talks.
Nepal has been plunged into political chaos after Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli resigned amidst ongoing Gen Z-led protests against a social media ban and rampant corruption. Demonstrators have targeted government offices and set fire to the private residences of top officials, causing injuries and prompting the closure of the country's international airport. The Nepal Army has issued a call for restraint and dialogue, but authorities have warned that continued violence will result in increased security measures. India has also advised its citizens in Nepal to exercise caution, and security forces have been placed on high alert along the India-Nepal border.
After a shooting in Jerusalem claimed six lives on Monday, Israel has escalated its military actions by launching an airstrike on Hamas leaders in Qatar. The attack took place shortly after Hamas claimed responsibility for the Jerusalem shooting. The United Arab Emirates, which recently normalised relations with Israel, strongly condemned the attack on Doha. Other regional powers such as Saudi Arabia and Egypt also denounced the strike, with Pope Leo expressing concern over the consequences of Israel's actions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the attack was entirely justified due to the events in Jerusalem and the loss of four soldiers in Gaza.
The IDF's recent strike on senior Hamas officials in Doha has raised concerns for the safety of Israeli hostages held in Gaza. While the strike reportedly killed a leader's son, the larger objective of targeting Hamas's leadership remains unclear. Amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, experts believe this strike is the "logical conclusion" of Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza and that the militant group's lack of interest in peace will only prolong the conflict. As live updates come in, the families of Israeli hostages are closely following the situation with fear and anxiety for their loved ones.
A strike carried out by Israel on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar's capital, has been met with strong claims from Hamas that their leadership team has survived. The attack resulted in six casualties, including a member of Qatari security forces. Amid conflicting reports of being informed beforehand, the US and Qatar both condemn the strike as a violation of international law, while experts weigh in on the implications for Israel's stance on negotiations and Qatar's response. Video footage has emerged of the strike, adding to the tense situation in the region.
Gen Z protests in Nepal over the government's social media ban have reached new heights as Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli announced his resignation. Despite curfew orders and the burning of key ministers' houses, youth activists continue to demand their voices be heard. Oli, who had just convened an all-party meeting to address the crisis, emphasized the need for peaceful dialogue in order to find a resolution. However, the resignation of Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak was not enough to quell the protesters, who are calling for Oli's resignation. Online news portals have condemned the government for its violent crackdown, with many highlighting the underlying issues of corruption, unemployment, and nepotism driving the protests.
A high-ranking member of the Qatari Internal Security Force was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Doha on Tuesday. Corporal Bader Saad Mohammed al-Humaidi al-Dosari was martyred in the attack, which also injured several other security personnel. The strike, which was aimed at senior Hamas leaders, has sparked international condemnation and raised concerns about Qatari sovereignty and international law. Qatar has been playing a key role in mediating ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas. More details on the attack and its impact are yet to be released.
At least five members of the Palestinian group Hamas were killed in an Israeli air strike on a residential compound in Qatar's capital, where they were meeting to discuss a proposed ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. While Israel justified the strike as targeting Hamas leaders responsible for a recent attack, Qatar has condemned it as a violation of international law and a cowardly act. The incident has strained relations between the US allies, as Qatar has served as a mediator in negotiations between Hamas and Israel and hosts the group's political bureau. Witnesses reported multiple explosions and plumes of smoke in the city, and the White House has deemed eliminating Hamas a "worthy goal".
The ongoing tensions in the Middle East have escalated as the Yemen-based militant group, Houthis, fired a ballistic missile into Israel on Tuesday evening in response to the targeted bombing of a building in Qatar earlier that day. The attack, which killed five members of Hamas including the son of the group's leader, comes after Israel's military carried out airstrikes on Hamas's leadership in Doha. The incident highlights the fragility of the region and the consequences of continued strife between opposing groups.