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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.
Opinion | Israel Faces The Consequences Of Striking America's Friends
Sep 16, 2025 07:44 pm CST
But, will anything change on the ground? If one were to read the Middle Eastern coffee cup right now, it might reveal that soon enough, things would go back to as they were before the strikes on Qatar happened.
Trump Denies Reports Netanyahu Told Him Of Qatar Attack In Advance
Sep 16, 2025 07:36 am CST
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he was not informed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in advance about Israel's attack in Qatar last week.
"Have To Be Careful": Trump On Israeli Strikes On "Great Ally" Qatar
Sep 15, 2025 10:42 am CST
Days after Israel attacked Qatar in an airstrike targeting Hamas leaders, US President Donald Trump made careful remarks Sunday as Washington's two powerful Middle Eastern allies face a worsening rift.
Why Mossad Refused To Target Hamas Officials In Qatar
Sep 14, 2025 06:15 pm CST
Israel launched airstrikes on Qatar on Tuesday, claiming they targeted senior Hamas leaders.