Trump Says He Wasn’t Told of Qatar Strike Early
U.S. President Donald Trump said he was not informed in advance by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the airstrike in Doha, Qatar, which targeted Hamas leaders. Trump claimed that he found out only after missiles had already been launched.
Conflicting Reports
An Axios report said that Israeli officials told Trump earlier on the morning of the strike. According to that account, the Israeli government called the U.S. before the operation and gave some warning. Those reports are disputed by Trump’s version of events.
Israel’s Position
Israel has described the strike as a “wholly independent” operation, saying it planned and carried out the attack without U.S. consent or involvement in the decision-making process.
Aftermath & Diplomacy
The incident added strain to relations between Washington and Jerusalem. Trump said he directed U.S. envoys to notify Qatar after learning about the strike, but by then it was too late to prevent it. The episode raised questions over coordination on high-stakes military decisions between allies.
