Reaction to Israel’s attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar

(Reuters) -Israel launched an attack on the leadership of Hamas in Qatar on Tuesday, where the Palestinian Islamist group has long had its political base.

Below are comments from leaders and states in response:

ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU

“Today’s action against the top terrorist chieftains of Hamas was a wholly independent Israeli operation.

Israel initiated it, Israel conducted it, and Israel takes full responsibility.”

QATAR

“Qatar strongly condemns the cowardly Israeli attack…