Why in the news?

  • Israel conducted a air strike in Qatar targeting Hamas leaders.

Qatar

  • Location: It occupies the Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East.
  • Capital: Doha
  • Bordering Countries: Saudi Arabia
  • Bordering Waterbodies: Persian Gulf, Gulf of Bahrain.
  • International Groupings – Non -NATO allay, OPEC , Gulf Cooperation Council, Arab League.