Trump distances himself from the “unhappy” attack of Israel on the US “near -ally”. The declaration of the white house, in which every word was chosen with great care
The White House described the Tuesday's attack of Israel on the capital of Qatar, Doha, to be contrary to President Donald Trump's goal to reach peace in the Gaza strip, CNN, Sky News and BBC reports.
The spokeswoman for the White House, Karoline Leavitt, said that today's attack, in a residential neighborhood in the capital of Qatar, Doha, is “unhappy.”
“This morning, the Trump administration was informed by the United States army that Israel is attacking Hamas, who, unfortunately, was in an area of Qatar's capital,” she told reporters, in a press briefing at the White House.
“Unilateral bombing inside the Qatar, a sovereign nation and a close ally of the United States, which makes considerable efforts and courageously assumes risks with us to mediate peace, does not promote the goals of Israel or America,” said Karoline Leavitt.
However, Trump's statement, carefully formulated and read by Leavitt, clarified that “eliminating Hamas” was a “worthy goal” and did not condemn the actions of Israel.
Leavitt said that Trump spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the attack, along with the Emir and Prime Minister of Qatar.
Netanyahu “told President Trump that he wants to do peace and quickly, and President Trump believes that this unfortunate incident could serve as an opportunity for peace,” added the white house spokesman.
In his discussion with Qatarezi, Trump “assured him that such a thing will not happen in their territory,” Leavitt said.
She added that Trump is pursuing “actively and aggressively” peace.
Qatar – Leavitt stressed – is a “close ally” of the United States, and President Trump is “deeply regret” the place where the attack took place.
The full declaration of the white house
Here is the full text of President Trump's statement about the attack of Israel on Doha, who was read in the press conference by the White House spokesman:
- “This morning, the Trump administration was informed by the United States army that Israel is attacking Hamas, who was unfortunately in an area of Doha, the capital of Qatar, bombarding unilaterally inside Qatar, a sovereign nation and close ally of the United States, which makes considerable efforts and courage with us. This does not serve the goals of Israel or America.
- However, the elimination of Hamas, who took advantage of the suffering of those living in Gaza, is an objective to be pursued. President Trump immediately ordered the special emissary (Steve) Witkoff to inform the Qatar about the imminent attack, which he did. The president considers Qatar a powerful ally and a friend of the United States and deeply regrets the location of this attack.
- President Trump wants all the hostages in Gaza and the bodies of the dead in this war to be released immediately. President Trump also spoke to Prime Minister Netanyahu after the attack. The prime minister told President Trump that he wants to make peace and this as soon as possible.
- President Trump believes that this unfortunate incident could be an opportunity for peace. The president also spoke with the Emir and Prime Minister of Qatar and thanked them for their support and friendship. He assured him that such things will not happen in their territory.“
In a follow-up question, Leavitt was asked if Trump is upset Netanyahu now, after the unilateral action of Israel in the capital of Qatar.
Leavitt replied that the president expressed his opinion very clearly and that this is the case.
Asked if there will be consequences for Netanyahu, Leavitt replied that only the president can make this decision.
What Netanyahu said after the attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that the Gaza Strong War could be concluded if the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas accepts an armistice plan proposed by US President Donald Trump, AFP has reported.
“Israel has accepted the principles, the proposal submitted by President Trump to put an end to the war, starting with the immediate release of all our hostages,” Netanyahu told an event at the US Embassy in Jerusalem.
“If President Trump's proposal is accepted, the war can end immediately,” Netanyahu said.
The war in the Gaza strip can be concluded “immediately”, says Benjamin Netanyahu after the Doha attack. Under what conditions
Trump said on Sunday that he has launched a “last warning” to Hamas to free the Israeli hostages in Gaza.
“The Israelis have accepted my conditions. It's time for Hamas to accept. I warned Hamas about the consequences if they refuse,” Trump said, quoted by Agerpres.
The head of the Israeli government also said that most of the world, especially democratic countries, forgot the deadly attack committed by the Palestinian Israel's Israel's Israel Movement on October 7, 2023.
“Much of the world, including a large part of the democratic world, or at least governments, have been shameful, shameful, (the attack of) October 7. But I never forget the Israel,” he told the reception organized at the US Embassy in Jerusalem, shortly after the United Kingdom and France have condemned Israel.
The attack, about which an Israeli military source confirmed that it was a missile air raid, aimed a residential complex in Doha, where Hamas negotiators who wore indirect negotiations with Israel for a cessation of fire in the Gaza strip.
Who are Hamas leaders targeted by the unexpected bombing of Israel in Doha. First information about killed people
At least two members of the Palestinian group Hamas were killed in the air attack by Israel in Qatar, among them being the son of the chief negotiator Khalil Al-Hayya, a member of the Political Bureau of this group for the Al-Jazeera post, while the authorities from Doha have confirmed to the death of a Member of the Security for the Security.
