Israel’s strike on Qatar has infuriated Arab leaders. That bodes ill for Trump’s Mideast priorities
President Trump said Israel made a unilateral decision to strike Hamas leaders in Qatar and stated that the decision was not made by him, adding that he felt “very badly” about the location of the attack.
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3 developments- Sep 9, 2025Trump says Israel acted alone in Qatar strike, claims U.S. warning came too late
- Sep 11, 2025Israel’s strike on Qatar has infuriated Arab leaders. That bodes ill for Trump’s Mideast priorities
- Sep 12, 2025Trump to meet Qatari prime minister after Israeli attack in Doha
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Quiet for 382 daysLast development · Sep 12, 2025 — Trump to meet Qatari prime minister after Israeli attack in Doha
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Trump says Israel acted alone in Qatar strike, claims U.S. warning came too late
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