Trump Envoy Witkoff Expresses Betrayal Over Israel's Strike on Hamas Negotiators in Qatar

Oct 19, 2025 12:30 am CST

US envoy Steve Witkoff revealed feeling betrayed after Israel targeted Hamas negotiators in Qatar, disrupting critical peace negotiations. The September attack compromised Qatar's role as a key mediator in the Gaza conflict, though Israel and Hamas eventually accepted Trump's 20-point peace plan for ceasefire and prisoner exchanges after two years of conflict.