Hamas says 5 members killed in Israeli strike on Qatari capital

By Rania Abu Shamala

ISTANBUL (AA) – The Palestinian resistance group Hamas confirmed Tuesday that five members were killed in an Israeli strike on the Qatari capital Doha.

In a statement, the group condemned the attack as a “heinous crime and blatant aggression,” saying it targeted the movement’s negotiating delegation.

Hamas identified the slain members as Hammam al-Hayya, the son of group leader Khalil al-Hayya, his office director Jihad Lubad and three aides: Abdullah Abdel Wahid, Moamen Hassouna, and Ahmed al-Mamlouk.

“We hold the Israeli occupation and the US administration responsible for this crime due to Washington’s constant support for the aggression and the occupation’s crimes against our people,” it added.