Trump says strike on Doha 'does not advance Israel or America's goals'

September 10, 2025

President Trump criticized Israel's military strike on Hamas targets in Qatar as not advancing either nation's goals, despite describing the elimination of Hamas as "a worthy goal. " The attack, which killed six people including a Qatari security force member, was authorized by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, who stated there would be "no immunity" for Hamas leaders. Qatar strongly condemned the strike as a violation of international law and clarified they received no advance notification before the attack.

Who is affected

Qatar, whose sovereignty was violated and had one security force member killed in the strike
Hamas, who lost five members in the attack but reported their leadership team survived
The United States as a close ally of both Israel and Qatar
Qatari citizens affected by the attack in their capital city
Israeli hostages still being held by Hamas
Palestinians in Gaza, as this strike could impact ongoing peace negotiations

What action is being taken

President Trump is communicating with both Qatar and Israel about the incident
Trump has promised to issue "a full statement" on Wednesday regarding the situation
Qatar is formally condemning the strike through diplomatic channels
Hamas is holding the US administration "jointly responsible" for the attack due to its ongoing support of Israel
Peace negotiations between Hamas and Israel are continuing despite the attack, with Hamas discussing recent US ideas for a comprehensive agreement

Why it matters

The strike threatens the delicate peace negotiations that Qatar has been facilitating between Hamas and Israel
It creates diplomatic tension between close US allies Israel and Qatar
The attack represents a significant escalation in Israel's pursuit of Hamas leadership beyond Gaza's borders
Qatar's role as mediator in the conflict could be compromised
The strike occurred despite Hamas recently expressing willingness to discuss US ideas for a comprehensive peace agreement
It creates a rare public disagreement between Trump and Netanyahu

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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