Trump: Qatar strike was a decision made by Prime Minister Netanyahu, it was not a decision made by me

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Trump: Qatar strike was a decision made by Prime Minister Netanyahu, it was not a decision made by me

In a press conference held today, former US President Donald Trump denied involvement in Israel's strike on Hamas targets in Qatar. Trump stated that the decision to attack was made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, not by him. This statement comes amidst ongoing ceasefire negotiations and growing international concern over the escalation of violence in the region. Trump's comments follow a series of events that have led to international criticism and concern. On Monday, Israel ordered the evacuation of Gaza City residents ahead of a new offensive to seize the territory's largest urban center. This move has been seen as a complicating factor in ongoing ceasefire efforts. The Israeli prime minister has been criticized for the plan, which includes demilitarizing the entire strip and taking security control of it, potentially deepening the humanitarian crisis in Gaza . The strike on Qatar, which took place on Tuesday, has been condemned by the international community. The US administration, under Trump, confirmed that it was notified before the attack but did not agree with the decision. The strike killed five Hamas members, including a Qatari security officer, and was described as "cowardly" by the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Qatar has been a key mediator in US-backed ceasefire talks aimed at ending the war in Gaza . Trump's denial of involvement in the strike comes as part of his ongoing efforts to broker a ceasefire in the region. He has repeatedly accused Hamas of stalling negotiations and has pushed for a new ceasefire agreement. However, the strike on Qatar has raised questions about the feasibility of these negotiations and the credibility of the US as a mediator in the conflict . The strike has also had significant diplomatic implications. Qatar, which has been a staunch supporter of Palestinian rights, has been designated a "major non-NATO ally" by the US. However, the strike has been seen as a violation of Qatar's sovereignty and has raised questions about the value of this designation. The strike has also been seen as a potential chilling effect on diplomacy, further undermining US credibility in the region . In conclusion, the strike on Qatar has been a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Trump's denial of involvement in the strike comes as part of his ongoing efforts to broker a ceasefire, but the strike has raised questions about the feasibility of these negotiations and the credibility of the US as a mediator in the conflict. The international community has condemned the strike, and its diplomatic implications are still unfolding. References: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/sep/09/israel-gaza-city-evacuation-order-idf-military-offensive-live-updates-middle-east-crisis-latest-news https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/trump-directed-top-aide-warn-qatar-that-israel-attack-was-coming-white-house-2025-09-09/ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/9/9/white-house-says-trump-notified-qatar-ahead-of-israeli-strike-on-hamas https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkk7tttqxg