Qatar says the Qatar says the United States and Israel apologized for a recent strike on Doha during a three-way call that included U.S. President Donald Trump, Qatar’s prime minister and foreign minister, and the Israeli prime minister, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Qatar.
The call, held on Monday, Sept. 29, aimed to address the fallout from what Qatar described as “Israeli aggression” that hit a residential neighborhood in Doha where the Hamas negotiating team was based. MOFA said the attack violated Qatar’s sovereignty and resulted in the death of Qatari citizen Badr Al-Dosari.
During the three way conversation, U.S. President Donald Trump offered a formal apology to Qatar, expressing “deep regret” over the strike and acknowledging it as a violation of Qatar’s sovereignty, the statement read. He reaffirmed America’s commitment to peace and stability in the region.
Sheikh Mohammed bin , responded with appreciation for the President’s outreach, but made clear his condemnation of the attack. He described it as a breach of international norms and a serious affront to Qatar’s territorial integrity.
During the conversation, the Israeli prime minister apologized for the strike and pledged that Qatari territory would not be targeted again, MOFA said. The ministry also said that President Trump promised that there would be no more attacks on Qatar and that the US will continue to work with Doha to protect itself.
The statement added that Qatar is still willing to work through diplomatic channels to assist end the fighting in Gaza as part of the U.S. president’s initiative. It said that this approach is in line with Qatar’s responsibility in fostering security and stability in the region.
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