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Israel attacks Hamas leadership in Qatar - what to know

Israel escalated its war against Hamas on Tuesday, launching an assassination strike against Hamas’s political leadership in Qatar, quickly drawing condemnation across the region.

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The White House said President Trump was dismayed by the location of the strike, on a key U.S. ally in the region. The administration was made aware of the strike as Israel was attacking Hamas.

Qatar accused Israel of violating international norms and laws, stating the operation presented a threat to the “security and safety of Qataris and residents in Qatar.”

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday quoted the president saying Israel’s strike in Qatar was not in the U.S.’s interests and that he “

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