Israeli air strikes hit the Qatari capital Doha on Tuesday, targeting senior Hamas officials who had gathered to discuss the latest US ceasefire proposal for Gaza.

Multiple explosions were heard across the city, with smoke seen rising over the Katara district.

According to media reports, around 12 air strikes hit residential buildings.

The Israeli military confirmed it had carried out the strikes, stating it targeted the senior leadership of Hamas.

However, there was no immediate confirmation of who was hit or their condition.