Trump lashes out at Israel after military strike in Qatar targeting Hamas leaders

The president's remarks came after White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt read a statement saying the attack "does not advance Israel or America’s goals."

President Donald Trump chided Israel on Tuesday over its attack targeting Hamas’ leadership in Qatar, a country that has hosted Gaza peace negotiations and a military base for thousands of U.S. troops.

“Unilaterally bombing inside Qatar, a Sovereign Nation and close Ally of the United States, that is working very hard and bravely taking risks with us to broker Peace, does not advance Israel or America’s goals,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the decision to carry out the attack.

He added, “I view Qatar as a strong Ally and friend of the U.S., and feel very badly about the location of the attack.”

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt read a similar statement at Tuesday's briefing.

Speaking to reporters later that night, Trump said, "I’m not thrilled about it."