Trump denounces IDF assault on Hamas compound in Doha
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has strongly denounced Israel’s recent military strike in Doha, pointing out that the decision to conduct the assault within Qatari territory was taken independently by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, without involvement from Washington.
According to reports, roughly 15 Israeli fighter jets launched at least ten missiles during Tuesday’s raid, resulting in the deaths of several Hamas members, among them the son of senior figure Khalil al-Hayya.
Hamas stated that its leadership remained unharmed, characterizing the strike as a failed assassination attempt targeting negotiators engaged in discussions over a possible agreement.
Posting on Truth Social on Tuesday, Trump wrote that Israel’s attack inside “a Sovereign Nation and close Ally of the United States” did not “advance Israel or America’s goals.” He added, “I view Qatar as a strong Ally and friend of the US, and feel very badly about the location of the attack,” highlighting that the strike was “a decision made by Prime Minister Netanyahu, it was not a decision made by me.”
Trump noted that once he was informed of the assault, he instructed US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to caution Qatari officials, though the warning arrived “too late to stop the attack.” While he acknowledged that removing Hamas was a “worthy goal,” he also expressed optimism that “this unfortunate incident could serve as an opportunity for PEACE.”
The president later spoke separately with Netanyahu—who, he said, voiced a desire for peace—and with Qatari leaders, whom Trump thanked for their cooperation and reassured that “such a thing will not happen again on their soil.”
According to reports, roughly 15 Israeli fighter jets launched at least ten missiles during Tuesday’s raid, resulting in the deaths of several Hamas members, among them the son of senior figure Khalil al-Hayya.
Hamas stated that its leadership remained unharmed, characterizing the strike as a failed assassination attempt targeting negotiators engaged in discussions over a possible agreement.
Posting on Truth Social on Tuesday, Trump wrote that Israel’s attack inside “a Sovereign Nation and close Ally of the United States” did not “advance Israel or America’s goals.” He added, “I view Qatar as a strong Ally and friend of the US, and feel very badly about the location of the attack,” highlighting that the strike was “a decision made by Prime Minister Netanyahu, it was not a decision made by me.”
Trump noted that once he was informed of the assault, he instructed US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to caution Qatari officials, though the warning arrived “too late to stop the attack.” While he acknowledged that removing Hamas was a “worthy goal,” he also expressed optimism that “this unfortunate incident could serve as an opportunity for PEACE.”
The president later spoke separately with Netanyahu—who, he said, voiced a desire for peace—and with Qatari leaders, whom Trump thanked for their cooperation and reassured that “such a thing will not happen again on their soil.”
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the
information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept
any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images,
videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information
contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright
issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
Most popular stories
Market Research
- Japan Buy Now Pay Later Market Size To Surpass USD 145.5 Billion By 2033 CAGR Of 22.23%
- BTCC Summer Festival 2025 Unites Japan's Web3 Community
- GCL Subsidiary, 2Game Digital, Partners With Kucoin Pay To Accept Secure Crypto Payments In Real Time
- Smart Indoor Gardens Market Growth: Size, Trends, And Forecast 20252033
- Nutritional Bar Market Size To Expand At A CAGR Of 3.5% During 2025-2033
- Pluscapital Advisor Empowers Traders To Master Global Markets Around The Clock
More Story
Comments
No comment