US Rushes Diplomacy After Israeli Strike in Doha: Trump, Vance Engage Qatar Amid Regional Tensions

NEW YORK – A flurry of high-level diplomatic engagements unfolded over the weekend, spearheaded by former US President Donald Trump, following a controversial Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha just days prior. Trump met with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani for dinner in New York on Friday, seeking to reassure the Gulf nation and navigate escalating regional tensions.

The dinner followed an earlier meeting at the White House between al-Thani, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Discussions focused on Qatar’s vital role as a mediator in the Israel-Hamas conflict and future defense cooperation in the wake of the Tuesday attack, which risked derailing US-backed truce efforts in Gaza. Trump reportedly expressed annoyance over the strike in a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and publicly, assuring Qatar that such actions would not recur.

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry affirmed its commitment to protecting its sovereignty and continuing its mediation efforts despite the ‘blatant Israeli attack.’ The strike, widely condemned, failed to eliminate top Hamas officials but resulted in the deaths of several individuals, including a Qatari security officer.

In a further diplomatic move, Secretary Rubio is scheduled to visit Israel on Saturday to discuss commitments against anti-Israel actions. Meanwhile, Doha is set to host an emergency Arab-Islamic summit on Sunday and Monday to address the ramifications of the Israeli strike, highlighting the urgent need for de-escalation in the volatile region.

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