The White House spokesperson, Caroline Leavitt, confirmed during a press conference held on September 9, 2025, that the United States had notified Qatar in advance about the unilateral strike carried out by Israel targeting the leadership of Hamas in Doha. The U.S. administration clarified that the operation did not align with the objectives of either Israel or the United States, expressing President Trump’s regret over the location of the strike being in an important allied country. Subsequently, President Trump held discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to address the incident and ensure that such actions would not be repeated on Qatari soil.
On the other hand, the official spokesperson of Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs categorically denied that Qatar received any prior notification, asserting that the circulating claims to the contrary are unfounded. The Qatari official explained that the communication from a U.S. representative occurred amid the audible explosions during the strike, highlighting a discrepancy in the accounts provided by the two governments.
Qatar condemned the incident, describing it as a “cowardly” and blatant violation, while its regional ramifications continue amid rising tensions. Observers are advised to refer to official sources for further updates.
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