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The Digest:

U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Israel’s unilateral airstrike on Hamas leaders in Doha, calling it a reckless move that undermines American and Israeli interests. He emphasized Qatar’s role as a key peace broker and U.S. ally while urging an immediate end to the war.

Key Points:
  • Trump condemned the strike as unauthorized by the U.S. and damaging to peace efforts
  • He praised Qatar as a sovereign nation and a critical mediator in the region
  • The U.S. warned Qatar of the strike too late to prevent it
  • Trump called for the release of all hostages and a swift end to the war
  • He announced plans to finalize a defense pact with Qatar to strengthen ties
  • Netanyahu expressed a desire for peace in post-strike discussions with Trump
  • Hamas confirmed casualties but said its negotiators survived the attack
The incident exposes growing tensions between U.S. diplomatic strategy and Israel’s military actions, complicating already fragile peace negotiations.

Sources: TheCable, U.S. Envoy Statements