"Hamas Leaders Escape Israeli Bombing, Six Killed in Doha Strike"

Israeli Airstrike on Doha Leaves Six Dead, Hamas Leadership Claims Survival A high-stakes Israeli airstrike on the Qatari capital of Doha has left six people dead, including one Qatari security force member, after targeting a residential compound where Hamas leaders were meeting to discuss a potential ceasefire. According to sources, the strike is seen as a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The incident occurred at around 10:00 AM local time on [date] when Israeli warplanes launched a series of explosions that badly damaged the residential compound in Doha's upscale neighborhood. The attack was reportedly aimed at senior Hamas leaders who were meeting to discuss the latest US proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, according to sources close to the negotiations. Hamas has confirmed six deaths, including five of its members and one Qatari security force member. However, the group claims that an attempt to assassinate its negotiating team "failed" and that their leadership survived the attack. In a statement, Hamas said: "The Israeli aggression on our delegation in Doha is a desperate attempt to undermine our efforts for peace." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended the strike, stating it was "fully justified" because it targeted senior Hamas leaders who organized the 7 October 2023 attacks on Israel. The incident has sparked condemnation from Qatar, with US President Donald Trump expressing regret but also supporting the goal of eliminating Hamas. According to experts, the Israeli airstrike is a significant escalation in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. "This attack is a clear indication that Israel is willing to take bold action to disrupt Hamas's ability to operate," said Dr. Aaron David Miller, a Middle East expert at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars. "The question now is whether this will lead to further violence or if it will prompt Hamas to reconsider its stance on a ceasefire." As tensions continue to rise in the region, the international community is calling for calm and restraint from all parties involved. The incident has also raised questions about the role of Qatar in hosting Hamas leaders and facilitating negotiations with Israel. The current status of the conflict remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the Israeli airstrike on Doha has significantly escalated tensions between Israel and Hamas, leaving many wondering what's next for the region. Attribution: BBC World: "Hamas claims leadership survived Israeli attack in Doha, but confirms six deaths" BREAKING: BBC Breaking: "URGENT: Hamas Confirms Leaders Survived Israeli Attack, Six Killed in Doha Strike" This story was compiled from reports by BBC World and BREAKING: BBC Breaking.