"The Israeli attack cannot dent our resolve by targeting our leaders, Hamas spokesperson Fawzi Barhoum said in a news conference televised on Al Jazeera on Thursday. The crime did not target the negotiating delegation, but rather the entire negotiation process. The Hamas delegation was meeting in Doha to discuss the latest ceasefire proposal put forth by the US at the time of the attack, Barhoum said, adding that Israel's goal was to torpedo the negotiating process."
"The purpose of Israel's missile attack was to injure what Qatar symbolises, the support of all the aggrieved and oppressed, Barhoum said. He also stressed that Hamas's key demands including the full withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza and reconstruction of the enclave have not wavered. He described the ongoing siege, bombardment and mass displacement in Gaza as a full-fledged war crime."
"Five members of Hamas were reportedly killed in the attack this week, including the son of Hamas's exiled Gaza chief and top negotiator Khalil al-Hayya. At least one Qatari security official died in the attack, as well. Since Tuesday's strike, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened further attacks on Qatar. I say to Qatar and all nations who harbour terrorists, you either expel them or you bring them to justice, Netanyahu said. Because if you don't, we will."
Israel conducted a missile strike in Doha targeting senior Hamas figures and negotiators during a meeting over a US ceasefire proposal. Five Hamas members were reportedly killed, including the son of senior negotiator Khalil al-Hayya, and at least one Qatari security official died. Qatar, a lead mediator, called the attack state terror while Hamas vowed to continue fighting and reiterated demands for full Israeli troop withdrawal and Gaza reconstruction. Hamas described the siege and bombardment as a war crime. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened further action against nations harbouring militants if they do not act.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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