CCTV footage shows an explosion in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (Reuters)
"The president views Qatar as a strong ally and friend of the United States and feels very badly about the location of this attack," Leavitt said.
Leavitt also revealed that Trump spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the strike.
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A damaged building is seen in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, following an Israeli attack on Hamas leaders. (Reuters/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa)
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"The president has always made it very clear that he wants peace in the Middle East, just like he sought that and accomplished that in his first term. He expects all of our allies and friends in the region – that includes both Qatar and Israel – to seek peace as well," Leavitt also said. "And he wants to see that happen. And he's working with all of our allies in the region to get that done."
Greg Norman is a reporter at Fox News Digital.
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