Trump instructs envoy to warn Qatar to strike in Hamas in Doha

President Donald Trump “immediately” his envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff to inform Catar of “imminent attack” Israel.

Israel’s military goal is the senior leadership of Hamas in Doha, launching what it calls an “exact strike.” Khalil al-Hayya and Zaher Jabarin were two targets of the explosion, according to Fox News Foreign Prime Minister Trey Yingst on Tuesday.

“This morning, the Trump administration has US military “Israel is attacking Hamas, part of the Qatar capital Doha,” said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

“But, Hamas, which eliminates the pain of those living in Gaza, is a worthwhile goal. President Trump immediately directed the special envoy Witkoff to file an upcoming attack on Kataris,” Leavitt added.

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“The president believes that Qatar is a powerful ally and friend of the United States and is very frustrated with the location of the attack,” Levitt said.

Levitt also revealed that Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the strike.

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Smoke rolled after the explosion in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. (Jacqueline Penny/AFPTV/AFP via Getty Images)

The Prime Minister told President Trump He wants to be peaceful quickly. President Trump believes that this unfortunate event may be an opportunity to achieve peace,” Levitt said in a White House press conference. “The president also spoke with Emir and the Qatari Prime Minister and thanked them for their support and friendship for our country. He assured them that such things would not happen again on their soil. ”

Levitt said Witkov and Secretary of State Marco Rubio convened with Cataris.

A damaged building was seen in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, following Israel’s attack on Hamas leaders. (Reuters/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa)

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“The president has always been very clear that he wants peace in the Middle East, just as he seeks that and has achieved that in his first term. He expects all our allies and friends in the region, including Qatar and Israel, to seek peace,” Levitt added. “And he wants to see what happens. He is working with all our allies in the region to accomplish this.”