New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- On Tuesday, Israeli warplanes struck a residence in the suburbs of Doha, the capital of Qatar, targeting Hamas militants. The raid has set off a diplomatic storm. Mint explains what happened, why it matters, and the potential consequences for regional peace.

Israeli warplanes bombed a suburban Doha residence used by Hamas. More than 10 aircraft reportedly fired long-range missiles targeting top Hamas leaders. Hamas had previously launched missiles on Israel on 7 October 2023, killing 1,200 people and taking 250 hostages-the nub of the crisis today.

Not entirely. At least seven people were killed. Hamas said five militants died, but none of the top leadership Israel aimed for. Khalil al-Hayya and Zaher Jabarin, Ham...