The Israeli strike in Qatar on Tuesday sent a shockwave rippling far beyond the Middle East. Qatar’s neighbors and several European states rushed to condemn the bombing. Donald Trump was more conflicted, stating, “Unilaterally bombing inside Qatar, a Sovereign Nation and close Ally of the United States … does not advance Israel or America’s goals. However, eliminating Hamas, who have profited off the misery of those living in Gaza, is a worthy goal.” The United States ultimately signed off on the U.N. Security Council statement that “expressed their condemnation of the recent strikes in Doha” and “underscored that releasing the hostages, including those killed by Hamas, and ending the war and suffering in Gaza must remain our top priority.”
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