President Donald Trump released a statement on Truth Social Tuesday afternoon, in response to the Israeli airstrike on Hamas leaders while they were in a meeting in Qatar.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that the Israeli military conducted the strike. They were reportedly targeting two Hamas leaders, Khalil al-Hayya and Zaher Jabarin.
Qatari officials hotly condemned the attack, saying it posed “a serious threat to the security and safety of Qataris and residents in Qatar.”
The airstrike put the United States in an awkward position, as Qatar is considered to be an ally of the U.S.
President Trump released the following statement:
This morning, the Trump Administration was notified by the United States Military that Israel was attacking Hamas which, very unfortunately, was located in a section of Doha, the Capital of Qatar. This was a decision made by Prime Minister Netanyahu, it was not a decision made by me.
Unilaterally bombing inside Qatar, a Sovereign Nation and close Ally of the United States, that is working very hard and bravely taking risks with us to broker Peace, does not advance Israel or America’s goals. However, eliminating Hamas, who have profited off the misery of those living in Gaza, is a worthy goal.
I immediately directed Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to inform the Qataris of the impending attack, which he did, however, unfortunately, too late to stop the attack.
I view Qatar as a strong Ally and friend of the U.S., and feel very badly about the location of the attack. I want ALL of the Hostages, and bodies of the dead, released, and this War to END, NOW! I also spoke to Prime Minister Netanyahu after the attack. The Prime Minister told me that he wants to make Peace. I believe this unfortunate incident could serve as an opportunity for PEACE.
I also spoke to the Emir and Prime Minister of Qatar, and thanked them for their support and friendship to our Country. I assured them that such a thing will not happen again on their soil. I have directed Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, to finalize the Defense Cooperation Agreement with Qatar. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
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