By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/watch-trump-disagrees-with-where-israel-chose-to-strike-hamas-in-qatar-white-house-says Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Trump ‘disagrees’ with where Israel chose to strike Hamas in Qatar, White House says World Sep 9, 2025 3:35 PM EDT White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that the United States received prior notice about the pending attack from Israel. Watch the clip in the video player above. In response, diplomatic envoy Steve Witkoff passed along a warning to the Qataris. READ MORE: Israel targets Hamas leadership in Qatar’s capital as they consider Gaza ceasefire President Donald Trump spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the attack, Leavitt said, and “made his thoughts and concerns very clear.” Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. She said Trump believes the attack was an “unfortunate incident” that didn’t advance peace in the region. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that the United States received prior notice about the pending attack from Israel. Watch the clip in the video player above. In response, diplomatic envoy Steve Witkoff passed along a warning to the Qataris. READ MORE: Israel targets Hamas leadership in Qatar’s capital as they consider Gaza ceasefire President Donald Trump spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the attack, Leavitt said, and “made his thoughts and concerns very clear.” Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. She said Trump believes the attack was an “unfortunate incident” that didn’t advance peace in the region. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now