2025-09-09T13:12:49Z DOHA, Qatar (AP) Israels military said Tuesday it carried out an airstrike targeting Hamas leadership, without saying where.The announcement came as an explosion could be heard in Doha, Qatars capital.Al Jazeera, the Qatar-funded broadcaster, acknowledged the blasts. However, it didnt say what caused the blast. Qatari officials couldnt be immediately reached for comment.Hamas exiled leadership has long been based in Qatar, which has served as a mediator in talks between Hamas and Israel for several years, even before the latest war in the Gaza Strip.A strike on its top leadership could further complicate negotiations over a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages taken in Hamas Oct. 7, 2023 attack.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. APs earlier story follows below.DOHA, Qatar (AP) An explosion rang out Tuesday in Qatars capital city Doha. It wasnt immediately clear what exploded. Smoke could be seen in social media footage on the horizon.Qatar is an energy-rich nation on the Arabian Peninsula. Al Jazeera, state-funded broadcaster, acknowledged the explosion, without elaborating. Officials in Qatar didnt immediately answer telephone calls for comment.