Doha: Israel launched airstrikes on Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, targeting senior Hamas officials, Al Arabiya reported citing Israeli officials. Preliminary reports suggested that Hamas’ chief negotiator, Khalil al-Hayya, was killed in the attack.

According to Al Arabiya, the Israeli military later confirmed it had struck senior Hamas leaders, saying in a statement: “The IDF and ISA conducted a precise strike targeting the senior leadership of the Hamas terrorist organization.” The statement, however, did not specify the location of the strike.

A Hamas source told Al Arabiya that the group’s negotiating team was hit during a meeting in Qatar, where its political bureau is based.

At around 4 p.m. local time, multiple explosions were reported in Doha. Witnesses told Al Arabiya English that smoke was seen rising over the Katara District, with one resident saying they heard at least five blasts.  

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Thane (PTI): A 28-year-old woman died after falling off a crowded suburban local train during the morning rush hour in Maharashtra's Thane district on Saturday, the Government Railway Police (GRP) said.

The incident occurred around 8.10 am at the Badlapur railway station, an official from the Kalyan GRP said.

The victim, Chetana Devrukhkar, was attempting to board a moving train heading for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) when she slipped and fell on the platform, senior inspector Pandhari Kande of the Kalyan GRP said.

He said that the deceased worked with a firm in Thane and was travelling to work.

A case of accidental death has been registered in connection with the incident.