US-Israel relations
Trump Forces Netanyahu to Apologize to Qatar Over Controversial Hamas Strike: Inside the Diplomatic Maneuver
Oct 02, 2025 02:44 am CST
A striking diplomatic moment unfolded in the Oval Office as President Trump facilitated a critical apology from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Qatar over a controversial airstrike. The carefully choreographed call, captured in an iconic black-and-white photograph, shows Trump maintaining oversight while Netanyahu reads what appears to be a scripted apology for violating Qatari sovereignty during a September 9 operation targeting Hamas officials. The incident highlights shifting power dynamics in Middle Eastern diplomacy and Trump's strategic move to reinstate Qatar as a ceasefire mediator while strengthening US-Qatar security commitments.
Israel Sets Gaza "On Fire" As Top US Diplomat Warns "Savages Like Hamas"
Sep 16, 2025 02:02 pm CST
Israel unleashed a massive new bombing campaign on Gaza City on Tuesday after visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed the ally's goal of eradicating Hamas and warned that only days may be left for a diplomatic solution.