Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- Several world leaders have condemned Israel's attack on Qatar that officials said was targeted at Hamas, describing it as a blatant breach of the sovereign rights of the country.

According to the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the strikes are "a flagrant violation of sovereignty and the territorial integrity of Qatar."

On Tuesday, Israel carried out an attack on the Qatari capital, Doha, in what officials said was targeted at Hamas leaders in the country.

The strikes come a day after six people were killed in a shooting attack on the outskirts of Jerusalem.

Loud explosions were heard in the aerial attacks on a building in Doha. At least six people have been confirmed dead in the attacks including a Qatari ...