Doha

The US-Israeli conflict against Iran has pushed a score of carriers to cancel flights to and from the region since the conflict began in late February

Spanning 785 kilometres, the high-speed line will link the capitals of Riyadh and Doha, passing through key hubs such as Hofuf and Dammam

Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera, citing a Hamas source, said the attack specifically targeted members of the group involved in ceasefire negotiations over Gaza.

The flights would use Qatar Airways aircraft and crew in an arrangement known as “wet leasing”, and start as early as June