Trump ‘feels very bad’ about Israel strike on Qatar
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The White House rebuked Israel for its Sept. 9 airstrike on Qatar, a U.S. ally that is hosting Gaza ceasefire talks.
Qatar slams Israeli attacks on Hamas leaders in Doha as "state terrorism" after the bombardment rocks the tiny U.S. ally and dashes hopes of a ceasefire in Gaza
President Trump told the Israeli prime minister that targeting Hamas leaders in Doha wasn’t wise, and was angry to learn about the attack from the U.S. military as it occurred, senior U.S. administration officials said.
Israel's air raid on the offices of Hamas in Doha and a Russian drone incursion deep into Polish airspace represent two massive headaches for the White House. And, arguably, two major affronts to the president's authority. After all, these are conflicts – Ukraine and Gaza - US President Donald Trump said he would deal with swiftly and decisively.
Qatar's prime minister vows retaliation following Israel's airstrike in Doha that targeted Hamas leaders, describing the attack as "state terrorism."
President Donald Trump offered rare public criticism of the U.S. ally after the strike in Doha, which threatened to imperil efforts to secure a ceasefire and free hostages held in Gaza.
Retired Adm. James Stavridis said the risks of Israel’s decision to attack Hamas’ political leaders who were in Doha, Qatar, to discuss a U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal on Tuesday outweighed the potential benefits of the raid, during an interview with CNN on Wednesday.
Israel carried out a strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday afternoon. Israeli media reported the strike was carried out using 15 Israeli fighter jets, firing 10 munitions against a single target. Witnesses in Doha said they heard as many as eight separate explosions.
Qatar hit back at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a strongly worded statement early on Thursday, describing his remarks about the Gulf country's hosting of a Hamas office as "reckless".
Israel’s military launched multiple attacks on Houthi sites in northern Yemen, a day after its widely-criticized airstrike against Hamas officials on Qatari soil.
Benjamin Netanyahu says the attack targeting Hamas leaders was "fully justified" - but Qatar calls the strike a "blatant violation".
Israel's strikes targeting Hamas in Doha, hot on the heels of an Iranian hit on a U.S. base in the Gulf nation in June, could shake Qatar's image as a stable business hub as it seeks to balance commercial goals with global diplomatic ambitions.