On Monday, US President Donald Trump held a joint phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani to promote closer diplomatic coordination and strengthen ties between the three nations. Netanyahu, who was in Washington for an in-person meeting with President Trump at the White House, also participated in the call.
According to a White House press release, Netanyahu conveyed “deep regret” over the Israeli strikes on Hamas leadership in Qatar. The press statement added that both prime ministers agreed to the president’s proposal to create a trilateral coordination mechanism. This initiative aims to improve communication, resolve mutual grievances, and enhance joint efforts to address security threats.
The recent operation in Doha resulted in five deaths, including the son of Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya and his aide, Jihad Labad. Many international media reports indicated that Netanyahu expressed regret for violating Qatari sovereignty and for the death of the Qatari officer.
Netanyahu had earlier demanded that Qatar either expel Hamas officials or “bring them to justice,” prompting Doha to call his comments reckless. While the Trump administration confirmed that Israel had informed the US about the planned strike, Qatar denied receiving any prior warning.
President Trump clarified that the decision to carry out the strike was made by Netanyahu and not by the US.
Doha was rocked after multiple explosions hit the city on September 9. The city reportedly witnessed black smoke following around ten blasts in the Katara District. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) took responsibility for the attack, claiming they had carried out precision strikes against Hamas leadership.
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