Major Escalation: Israeli Army Officially Announces Targeting Top Hamas Leaders in Qatar

In an exceptional and controversial development, the Israeli army officially announced it has targeted top-tier Hamas leaders inside Qatar. The Israeli army confirmed that the targeted leaders were directly responsible for the October 7 attack and for managing the war against Israel.

According to a statement from the military, the operation, conducted in cooperation with the "Shin Bet" security agency and using the air force, was "highly accurate" and targeted senior leadership within the movement. This announcement confirms reports from Western media, with the American outlet "Axios" quoting an Israeli official who said the explosions heard in Doha were a targeted operation against senior Hamas leaders.

The same Israeli official confirmed to "Axios" that the target included Hamas' negotiating delegation in Doha, and that the operation occurred during a meeting to discuss the American peace proposal.

These reports coincided with witness accounts to "Reuters" and other media outlets, confirming multiple explosions in the Qatari capital, Doha, on Tuesday afternoon. Witnesses reported hearing the blasts and seeing smoke rising over the "Katara" neighborhood. The "Jerusalem Post" also quoted a senior official confirming that the explosions targeted key Hamas leaders.

This development represents a serious escalation that could change the course of events in the region and further complicate ongoing mediation efforts.