PM Sharif condemns bombing in Doha by Israeli forces

Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the illegal and heinous shelling by Israeli forces in Doha, targeting residential areas and endangering the lives of innocent civilians.

In a statement on X, he said that in this difficult time, our deepest sympathies and solidarity are with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Qatari royal family, as well as the people of Qatar.

The Prime Minister said that this act of aggression by Israel is completely unjustified, a clear violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

He said that this aggression is a very dangerous provocation that could endanger regional peace and stability.

Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan stands with the State of Qatar as well as the Palestinian people against Israeli aggression.

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A senior Hamas source told Al Jazeera that leaders of the group were targeted while discussing United States President Donald Trump’s proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Israeli media, citing a senior Israeli official, said the attack was aimed at top Hamas leaders, including Khalil al-Hayya, its Gaza chief.

Smoke was seen rising over the Katara District in the capital, an eyewitness said.