Qatar Sentences 8 Indian Navy Officers to Death for Alleged Espionage

A Qatari court has sentenced eight Indian employees of a Qatari company to death on charges of espionage, allegedly on behalf of Israel. The individuals, who are retired Indian navy officers, were arrested last year on suspicion of spying on Qatar's military submarine program. The sentencing comes at a sensitive time as Qatar has been playing a key role in negotiating the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. The Indian government has vowed to explore all legal options in response to the death sentences.