Nepal, Sept. 10 -- Israel launched an unprecedented airstrike in the Qatari capital of Doha on Tuesday, targeting a building used by senior Hamas officials in what Israeli authorities described as an attempt to assassinate leaders of the group.

The strike took place as Hamas negotiators were discussing a ceasefire proposal put forward by the United States. The strike drew swift condemnation from Qatar, a key mediator in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that hosts Hamas' political bureau, and from other countries and organizations, including Egypt, Jordan and the Arab League.

What consequences will the attack bring about? Why did Israel choose to strike in Doha? And will Qatar's role as a mediator in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict be u...