US EditionTrump hosts Qatari prime minister after Israeli attack in Doha
US President Donald Trump and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani discussed Qatar's continued mediation role after Israeli strikes targeted Hamas leaders, risking regional stability.
- On September 12, 2025, in New York, President Donald Trump held a dinner meeting with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, Qatar’s head of government, shortly after Israeli airstrikes targeted Hamas officials in Doha.
- The dinner occurred days after Israel launched a strike in Doha attempting to kill Hamas political leaders, an act widely condemned for risking the US-backed Gaza truce efforts.
- Qatari officials blamed Israel for trying to sabotage peace, while Trump expressed unhappiness over Israel's unilateral strike and assured Qatar such attacks would not recur.
- The dinner occurred after a lengthy White House discussion between Qatar’s Prime Minister and U.S. officials, including the Vice President and Secretary of State, focusing on Qatar’s mediator role and defense collaboration amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
- The events highlight rising regional tensions during Israel’s two-year Gaza offensive triggered by a Hamas attack that killed 1,200 and captured over 250 hostages, causing a humanitarian crisis and displacement.
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President Trump met with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani on Friday, days after Israel struck Doha in hopes of killing Hamas leaders. The White House confirmed the two leaders had dinner late Friday in New York, but did not offer further details. Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff was also attended the dinner. “Great…
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