President Trump Condemns Israel’s Qatar Strike – Full 11 Sept 2025 Update

President Trump Condemns Israel’s Qatar Strike, Urges Restraint

U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Israel’s recent airstrike in Doha, Qatar, calling it “a serious mistake that threatens regional stability.” The strike, carried out on 9 September 2025, targeted a residential compound allegedly sheltering senior Hamas figures and killed multiple people, sparking swift diplomatic fallout across the Middle East.

Reports indicate that Israeli fighter jets launched a precision strike on the compound despite Qatar’s longstanding role as a key mediator in Gaza cease-fire negotiations and as host to a major U.S. military base. Qatar condemned the attack as a “clear violation of sovereignty” and demanded an international investigation.

Within hours, President Trump told reporters in New York that he was “deeply unhappy with the way this happened,” stressing that while he supports efforts to neutralize Hamas leadership, “attacking a trusted partner like Qatar was not the right path.” He warned that such unilateral actions could derail fragile peace talks and undermine vital U.S. alliances.

The White House confirmed that Trump personally spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Qatar’s emir after the strike. According to senior aides, Trump demanded assurances that Israel would not repeat such an operation and reaffirmed America’s “strong friendship and security partnership” with Qatar.

A separate dispute has emerged over advance notice: Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, said he attempted to alert Qatari officials before the strike, but Doha maintains the warning arrived only as the attack was underway, leaving no time to react.

Despite his criticism, Trump reiterated Washington’s “unbreakable commitment” to Israel’s security. Analysts see his remarks as an effort to balance unwavering U.S.–Israel ties with the need to preserve crucial Gulf relationships. “Our partnership with Israel remains ironclad,” Trump said, “but coordination with allies is equally essential.”

Regional observers warn the incident could complicate ongoing Gaza cease-fire efforts, where Qatar has served as the primary mediator. Diplomatic experts note that if Qatar loses faith in the negotiation process, future hostage exchanges and peace talks may stall, heightening instability throughout the region.

As of late 11 September 2025, no additional strikes have been reported, but diplomatic ripples continue to spread. President Trump has called for an independent inquiry and urged all parties to “step back from the brink and avoid escalation.”

The coming days will determine whether Israel heeds Trump’s warning and whether Qatar maintains its central role in Middle East diplomacy. For now, Washington faces the challenge of supporting a key ally in Israel while keeping Gulf partnerships strong and the path to peace open.