Israel has struck at Hamas targets inside Qatar, in a dramatic escalation of its efforts to kill leaders of the terror group it is battling in Gaza.

U.S. President Donald Trump, who this week warned Hamas to accept a ceasefire offer or face consequences, reportedly gave the Israeli military the green light for the strikes, which took aim at a U.S. ally that is home to a major U.S. military base.

Israeli sources said they believed they had killed their targets, but Hamas said its leaders had survived the strikes, which rocked the Qatari capital Tuesday afternoon.

Qatar has until now played a prominent role in brokering unsuccessful ceasefire negotiations between Hamas and Israel.

It is also home to many of Hamas’ political leaders, whom Israeli officials said after Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023,

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