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Trump tries to soothe Qatar after Israeli strikes but stops short of decrying another ally

Headline from WDIO Duluth, from the development of Sep 9, 2025

Newest development Sep 12, 2025 · 4 reportsQatari prime minister to meet with U.S. officials over Israeli strike

President Donald Trump is trying to walk a delicate line following Israel’s attack against Hamas officials in Qatar. He distanced himself from the action Tuesday but stopping short of condemning Israel for carrying out an audacious strike on the soil of another major U.S. ally.

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  1. Names this update

    Trump tries to soothe Qatar after Israeli strikes but stops short of decrying another ally

    Headline from WDIO Duluth ·

  2. Trump tries to distance U.S. from Israel's strike on Qatar amid fury from Arab leaders

    Headline from PBS NewsHour ·

  3. Newest

    Qatari prime minister to meet with U.S. officials over Israeli strike

    Headline from UPI ·

Reports & sources

27 articles, oldest first.

  1. Al-Monitor

    Trump issues rare rebuke to Netanyahu over Qatar strikes (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    President Donald Trump gave Benjamin Netanyahu a rare slap on the wrist Tuesday over Israel's strikes against Hamas in Qatar, as he insisted he played no role in the attack by one close US ally against another.

  2. PBS NewsHour

    WATCH: Trump 'disagrees' with where Israel chose to strike Hamas in Qatar, White House says (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that the United States received prior notice about the pending attack from Israel.

  3. The Daily Signal

    Trump Tells Qatar Another Israeli Bombing Won’t ‘Happen Again on Their Soil’ (opens The Daily Signal)

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    The Daily Signal's feed description

    After the Israeli strike in Doha, Qatar, targeting Hamas officials, Trump says he told Qatari leaders such an incident won’t happen again.

  4. Military Times

    US military notified Trump before Israeli strike on Hamas in Doha (opens Military Times)

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    Military Times's feed description

    Israel launched a strike targeting Hamas’ leadership in Qatar’s capital Tuesday as they considered a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

  5. Al Jazeera

    White House says Trump notified Qatar ahead of Israeli strike on Hamas (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Attack comes days after Trump gave ‘last warning’ to Hamas, as analysts warn Washington will be seen as complicit.

  6. Fox News

    Trump directed envoy to warn Qatar ahead of 'unfortunate' Israeli strike, White House says (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Trump assured Qatar's leaders that attacks on their soil won't happen again after Israel struck Hamas targets in Doha, the White House said Tuesday.

  7. The Hill

    Trump ‘feels very bad’ about Israel strike on Qatar: White House (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President Trump expresses regret over Israel's strike in Qatar targeting Hamas officials, emphasizing the importance of peace and Qatar's role as a strong ally.

  8. Washington Examiner

    Israel gave Trump White House notice of Doha strike (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The Israeli government gave the Trump White House advance notice of its strike against Hamas leadership in Doha, Qatar.

  9. Al-Monitor

    Trump says decision to strike in Qatar was Netanyahu's alone (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Israel's decision to strike Qatar was made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and not by the Republican leader."Unilaterally bombing inside Qatar, a Sovereign Nation and close Ally of the United States, that is working very har…

  10. New York Post

    Trump was not on board with Israel’s strike in Qatar targeting Hamas, White House says (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    President Trump was not on board with Israel striking Qatar to eliminate Hamas targets, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said just now.

  11. Washington Examiner

    Trump says attack on Qatar won't happen again (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    President Donald Trump said Israel's precise attack on Hamas leadership in Qatar does not advance America's or Israel's interests.

  12. Digital Journal

    Trump issues rare rebuke to Netanyahu over Qatar strike (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Donald Trump gave Benjamin Netanyahu a rare slap on the wrist over Israel's strikes against Hamas in Doha, the White House said Tuesday, after an attack

  13. CBS News

    Trump says he (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    President Trump said Tuesday he's "very unhappy" after Israel's military targeted members of Hamas in Qatar's capital of Doha.

  14. WDIO Duluth

    Trump tries to soothe Qatar after Israeli strikes but stops short of decrying another ally (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    President Donald Trump is trying to walk a delicate line following Israel’s attack against Hamas officials in Qatar. He distanced himself from the action Tuesday but stopping short of condemning Israel for carrying out an audacious strike on the soil of another major U.S. ally.

  15. Breitbart News

    Trump Responds to Israel Strike on Hamas Leaders in Qatar (opens Breitbart News)

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    President Donald Trump responded to Israel's airstrike on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, and said the strike "was not a decision" made by him.

  16. BNO News

    Trump says Israel acted alone in Qatar strike, claims U.S. warning came too late (opens BNO News)

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    BNO News's feed description

    President Trump said Israel made a unilateral decision to strike Hamas leaders in Qatar and stated that the decision was not made by him, adding that he felt “very badly” about the location of the attack.

  17. Al-Monitor

    Trump says he is 'not thrilled' about Israeli strike in Qatar (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was "not thrilled" about Israel's air strike on Qatar in which Israel attempted to kill the political leaders of Palestinian militant group Hamas.

  18. The Hill

    Trump ‘not thrilled’ with Israel’s attack in Doha (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump expressed disapproval of Israel's attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar, but remains said he was not surprised by much of the Middle East.

  19. CNN

    Analysis: Trump’s credibility challenged in Qatar and Poland (opens CNN)

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    Assuming President Donald Trump’s claim that he couldn’t stop Israel’s strike on Hamas officials in a Qatar residential district is true, he’s just suffered another devastating blow to his international credibility.

  20. Al-Monitor

    Analysis-Qatar bombing tests the limits of the Trump-Netanyahu alliance (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    By Gram Slattery, Steve Holland and Matt SpetalnickWASHINGTON (Reuters) -Less than four months ago, President Donald Trump met withthe leader of Qatar, praising his opulent palace and signing a sweeping defense agreement with the Gulf monarchy, a key ally that hosts the biggest U.S.

  21. WTOP Washington DC

    Israel’s strike on Qatar has infuriated Arab leaders. That bodes ill for Trump’s Mideast priorities (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Just a few months ago, the rulers of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump to their palaces…

  22. PBS NewsHour

    Trump tries to distance U.S. from Israel's strike on Qatar amid fury from Arab leaders (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Just a few months ago, the rulers of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump to their palaces with camel parades and pomp. Now, those same leaders are united in anger after Israel’s strike targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar's capital, Doha.

  23. Al Jazeera

    Qatar PM meeting Trump after Israel’s deadly strike on Doha (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Prior to talks with Trump, Sheikh Mohammed met State Secretary Rubio, who heads to Israel to pledge continued support.

  24. Al-Monitor

    Trump to meet Qatari prime minister after Israeli attack in Doha (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    By Jarrett RenshawNEW YORK (Reuters) -President Donald Trump planned to meet the Qatari prime minister in New York on Friday, a White House official said, days after U.S. ally Israel attacked Hamas leaders in Doha.

  25. Bloomberg

    Trump to Meet Qatari PM Friday Amid Uproar Over Israeli Strike (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    President Donald Trump is slated to meet with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on Friday, according to a White House official, days after an Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha strained ties between the US and a key Middle East ally.

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