Israel launched a strike targeting Hamas’ leadership in Qatar on Tuesday, officials said, further widening its campaign against the militant group.

The White House distanced itself Tuesday from Israel’s strikes against Hamas in Doha, reiterating President Donald Trump’s support for ally Qatar, while declining to confirm if Israel had pre-notified Washington of its attack.

The Doha attack signals that Benjamin Netanyahu will press forward hard on all fronts, writes Jeremy Bowen. 

​The Doha attack signals that Benjamin Netanyahu will press forward hard on all fronts, writes Jeremy Bowen.