How long had Israel been planning its attack in Qatar?

"Details have begun to emerge about Israel's attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar, although many questions remain. On Tuesday afternoon, the Israeli military targeted Hamas leaders in Doha, drawing near universal condemnation and, according to analysts, crossing all previous red lines. The attack reportedly targeted Khalil al-Hayya, the group's exiled Gaza leader and main negotiator, who has risen up the ranks after Israel assassinated Yahya Sinwar in Gaza and Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last year."

"The attack came as Doha, which hosts the US's largest military base in the region, hosted ongoing ceasefire talks to try and end Israel's war on Gaza, which has now killed more than 64,600 people and wounded more than 163,000 since October 2023. Immediately after Israel's attack, a wave of conflicting information and speculation emerged, particularly over whether or not the US had been informed of the attack."

"Israel admitted to the attack almost immediately. Israel initiated it, Israel conducted it, and Israel takes full responsibility, a statement by Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. Israeli media claimed the operation included the use of 15 Israeli fighter jets that dropped 10 bombs. It also included the use of drones. The attack targeted Hamas leadership, who were meeting to discuss US President Donald Trump's ceasefire proposal, but they survived."

Israeli forces attacked Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, aiming at Khalil al-Hayya, the group's exiled Gaza leader and negotiator. The strike reportedly used fighter jets and drones, with Israeli media saying 15 jets dropped 10 bombs. Targeted Hamas leaders survived, while six others, including a Qatari security officer, were killed. The assault occurred during ceasefire talks hosted in Doha, which also hosts the US's largest regional military base. Israel acknowledged the operation and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel takes full responsibility. Qatar called the strike state terrorism and vowed a response. Conflicting information emerged about US prior knowledge.

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