'Trump gave green light': Blasts in Doha; Israel confirms strike on Hamas leaders

Several explosions were reported in Qatar’s capital, Doha, on Tuesday, with witnesses saying smoke was seen rising over the Katara district, according to Israeli media citing senior government officials.According to Israeli Army Radio, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israeli Security Agency (ISA) carried out a targeted strike against senior Hamas officials. The IDF said those targeted were involved in orchestrating operations against Israel, including the October 7 attacks.

In a statement on X, the Israeli military said it used “precise munitions” and relied on “additional intelligence” to minimize civilian harm.

It added that operations against Hamas leadership would continue. US president Donald Trump approved of the strike on Hamas leadership in Qatar, Israeli officials citing Israeli Channel 12 reported. Al Jazeera, citing a Hamas source, reported that the Hamas negotiations delegation was targeted during a meeting in Doha. Israeli media, quoting a senior official, said the strike aimed at top Hamas figures including Khalil al-Hayya and Saleh al-Arouri’s deputy Zaher Jabarin. The official said results of the attack were being awaited.The explosions mark a significant escalation, as this would be the first known Israeli strike on Qatari soil, a country that has acted as a key mediator in talks between Israel and Hamas. Qatar has not yet issued an official response.