India, Sept. 10 -- Israel struck the headquarters of Hamas leadership in Qatar on Tuesday. The strike against Hamas comes as the war in the Gaza Strip rages on with no signs of a ceasefire in sight.

The strike in Doha, which was condemned by several world leaders, was carried out amid ongoing negotiations for an urgent truce for Gaza and the release of remaining hostages held in Hamas captivity.

The strike on Doha has angered Qatar, which has been a key mediator between Hamas and Israel since the war broke out in 2023. Apart from this, Qatar is also a key ally for the US, and Tuesday's attack marked a grave escalation in the Middle East region since US' strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

The Qatari capital has been a key site for Hamas ...