DEVELOPING: Israel Launches Surprise Strike on Hamas in Qatar Amid Trump's Threats to Chicago

BREAKING: Israel Launches Surprise Strike on Hamas in Qatar Amid Trump's Threats to Chicago Israeli forces have carried out a surprise airstrike targeting senior Hamas officials in Doha, the capital of Qatar, at approximately 2am local time yesterday. The strike marks the first attack of its kind by Israel on Qatar, a US ally and mediator between Hamas and Israel in the Gaza conflict. The Israeli military has confirmed the strike, stating that it was aimed at "key Hamas targets." The attack has caused significant damage to residential areas and surrounding infrastructure, with reports of multiple explosions and injuries. Qatar's government has condemned the strike as a "clear breach" of international law. US officials have issued a statement expressing concern over the escalation, but have not explicitly condemned Israel's actions. The timing of the strike coincides with President Trump's recent threats to Chicago, which he claimed was a city plagued by crime and violence. However, it is unclear whether this had any direct impact on Israel's decision-making process. This development comes as tensions between Israel and Hamas continue to simmer in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli military has been conducting targeted strikes against Hamas militants in recent weeks, leading to concerns of further escalation. This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*