Al Thani told CNN in a Wednesday interview that the recent Israeli strikes killed hopes for the release of the remaining hostages and undermined chances for peace and stability. He added that he had met with a family of an Israeli hostage the same day Israel attacked.

Less than four months ago, President Donald Trump met with the leader of Qatar, signing a sweeping defense agreement with the key ally.

President Trump held a 'heated' phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu after Israel conducted an airstrike on Hamas leaders in Doha without properly alerting Washington, US officials said.

Israel's military said it "conducted a precise strike" targeting senior Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (Credit: Reuters)

Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani addressed Israel’s attack in Doha in an exclusive interview with CNN’s Becky Anderson.