What next after Israel’s strike on Hamas in Doha?

Israel’s attack on Hamas leaders in Doha on Tuesday drew widespread condemnation from the international community. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman described it as “state terrorism”.

It was the first time that Israel attacked a Gulf state, sending shockwaves across the region. But the timing was also critical. Mediators had been in Doha to advance Gaza ceasefire talks, while people in the enclave faced new displacement orders.

Five Hamas members and a Qatari security officer were killed, but Israel’s main target, Khalil Al Haya, survived, the group said.

CommentWhat is the US's role in the Middle East given the Qatar strike?

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In this special episode of Beyond the Headlines, Mina Al-Oraibi, Editor-in-Chief of The National, joins host Nada AlTaher to examine the fallout of the strike.

Latest developments

• Hamas says Israeli strike on Doha failed to kill its leaders
• 'Unhappy' Trump says attack in Qatar was not his decision
• Israel claims it used 'precise munitions', but killed Qatari security agent
• Qatar says it only got warning from US ten minutes after attack started
• UAE President Sheikh Mohamed expresses 'condemnation of blatant attack'