Doha, Qatar — A day after Israeli forces launched a strike on a residential area in the Qatari capital, the fallout remains sharp. On Tuesday, Israel targeted a gathering of Hamas leaders as they were reportedly reviewing a new ceasefire proposal presented by U.S. President Donald Trump. While the core negotiating team survived, six people—including the son of top negotiator Khalil al-Hayya—were killed.
The attack has sent shockwaves through ongoing ceasefire discussions. Eyewitnesses describe scenes of chaos: rubble-strewn streets, distraught residents, and emergency crews rushing victims to nearby hospitals. Local authorities are now scrambling to secure the area and assess civilian damage.
Key takeaways:
- Timing: Strike occurred during high-stakes talks on a U.S.-backed ceasefire plan.
- Casualties: Negotiators survived; six others lost their lives.
- Human toll: Families swept up in the blast mourn at makeshift memorials.
As Doha braces for fallout, observers warn that the strike could derail momentum toward peace. Regional diplomats have begun shuttle talks, hoping to salvage the proposed ceasefire plan. With tensions already at a boil, all eyes are on the next round of discussions—and on Qatar’s role as mediator in one of the Middle East’s most volatile conflicts.
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