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White House Confirms Prior Notice of Israeli Strike on Hamas in Qatar. On September 9, 2025, an Israeli airstrike in Doha killed five Hamas members and a Qatari officer. The Trump administration confirmed it was informed in advance but did not support Israel’s decision to strike in the Qatari capital. The attack occurred as Qatar played a central role in U.S.-backed ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas. U.S. officials said the airstrike undermines the diplomatic objectives of both the United States and Israel. Trump had urged Hamas to accept a ceasefire; U.S. envoys warned Qatar but opposed the strike’s location. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry condemned the attack as a breach of sovereignty, blaming Israel for attempting to derail peace talks. Hamas accused both Israel and the U.S. of undermining peace and claimed the strike targeted their negotiating delegation. The strike sparked regional anger, with analysts warning it could harm U.S. credibility and Gulf ties. Qatar, a major non-NATO U.S. ally, hosts the Al Udeid Air Base and acts as a diplomatic hub for groups like Hamas.
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