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White House Criticises Israel’s Doha Attack, Says ‘It Doesn’t Advance US or Israeli Goals’
The White House called the strike on senior Hamas leaders in a U.S. ally's capital an 'unfortunate incident' that does not help U.S. or Israeli goals, emphasizing diplomatic efforts.
- On September 9, 2025, Israeli forces struck in Doha, Qatar, killing senior Hamas leaders Khalil al-Hayya and Zaher Jabarin, the Israel Defense Forces and Israel Security Agency said.
- Israel says it targeted leaders tied to October 7, 2023 attacks, while Qatar, as mediator and U.S. base host, has facilitated talks between Hamas and Israel since then.
- U.S. officials said the United States military informed the White House just before the attack, and President Donald Trump directed Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to alert Qatari officials beforehand.
- President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani after the strike, reassuring Qatar it would not happen again, while Qatar condemned the attack and warned of escalation after six were killed.
- The White House said the strike 'does not advance Israel or America's goals' while supporting Israel's right to self-defense and preserving ties with Qatar.
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right10Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Right
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