President caused ethics uproar in Washington this spring by accepting the plane and, just months later, the emirate is reeling from a surprise airstrike carried out on its soil by a key U.S. ally

Doha’s Hamad International remains fully operational after the September 9 strike . Qatar airspace: Are flights operating from Doha? . Doha airport news, Doha airspace safety, Doha flights status, flight disruptions Doha,

The message taken from this strike does not end at Qatar’s borders. Nations across the Gulf, who for decades have actively pivoted towards the US, politically and financially, may now be questioning the assumed benefits of that choice.

Following an Israeli airstrike in Doha, PM Modi spoke to Qatari Amir, condemning the attack as tensions escalate. Israel hints at further strikes on Hamas leaders while Arab leaders show solidarity with Qatar.

It may have big implications, but the principle we should support is that Israel has the right to strike terrorists who are trying to kill Israelis and destroy the State of Israel,” Abrams said. WASHINGTON – Elliott Abrams,

While not condemning the Israeli action, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shared a statement she said reflected Trump's views -- one using strong language that showed some rare daylight between the president and Israel, describing the strike as an "unfortunate incident" that doesn't benefit the U.S. or Israel.