Trump Rebukes Israel Over Deadly Hamas Airstrike in Qatar

Israel conducted a precision airstrike targeting senior Hamas officials in Doha, Qatar, killing six people, including five Hamas members and one Qatari security official. The strike, condemned by Qatar as a violation of international law, disrupted ongoing ceasefire negotiations and strained relations between Israel, Qatar, and the U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the attack, stating it "does not advance Israel or America's goals," and expressed regret over the location of the strike, emphasizing his view of Qatar as a strong U.S. ally. Trump claimed he attempted to notify Qatari officials before the strike but was too late to prevent it, a claim disputed by Qatar which said the notification came only during the attack. The White House echoed Trump’s disapproval, highlighting that the strike undermined diplomatic efforts and harmed relations with key regional partners. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu defended the operation as a necessary counterterrorism measure, declaring the era when terror leaders enjoyed immunity was over.