US President Donald Trump delivered a rare public reprimand of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Sep 9) after Israel carried out air strikes on Hamas targets in Qatar, a key US ally. Trump told reporters he had not authorised or been consulted on the strike, which hit a section of Doha. "I'm not thrilled about the whole situation," he said. However, in a statement, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the same day, said US officials were notified by the military as the strike was underway and that Trump asked his envoy Steve Witkoff to warn Qatar immediately. She confirmed Trump had voiced "very clear concerns" directly to Netanyahu.<h2>What did Trump say about the Qatar strike?</h2>Trump claimed that the United States was caught unawares about the Israeli attack. He said that the White House was "notified by the United States military that Israel was attacking Hamas, which, very unfortunately, was located in a section of Doha."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-in-epstein-crossfire-white-house-screams-hoax-says-will-support-hiring-handwriting-expert-to-review-birthday-note-1757466394943">Trump in Epstein crossfire: White House screams 'hoax,' backs hiring handwriting expert to review 'birthday note'</a>&nbsp;"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".&nbsp;He said that he "immediately directed Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to inform the Qataris of the impending attack, which he did, however, unfortunately, too late to stop the attack."&nbsp;Trump added that "The Prime Minister (Netanyahu) told me that he wants to make Peace. I believe this unfortunate incident could serve as an opportunity for PEACE".&nbsp;However, despite the rebuke, Trump also said Netanyahu had assured him he wanted to "make peace quickly" and suggested the crisis "could serve as an opportunity for peace."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-once-accused-of-marital-rape-dismisses-domestic-violence-as-little-fight-with-wife-1757387427951">Trump, once accused of marital rape, dismisses domestic violence as ‘little fight with wife’</a>

<h2>Why it matters</h2>Qatar has been a crucial broker in talks on hostages and a possible ceasefire in Gaza, while also hosting the massive US Al Udeid airbase. The Gulf state recently gifted the US president a Boeing 747-8 jet, sparking ethical scrutiny. The Israeli strike risks straining a partnership Trump has sought to deepen.&nbsp;<h2>The fallout</h2>Qatari officials, as per AFP, said they received notice only after explosions had already begun. "The call received from an American official came as explosions sounded from the Israeli attack in Doha," Qatari foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari posted on X.&nbsp;Trump, meanwhile, phoned Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to promise "such a thing will not happen again on their soil," and ordered Secretary of State Marco Rubio to push ahead with a defence cooperation deal with Doha.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump delivered a rare public rebuke of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Israel conducted air strikes on Hamas targets in Doha, Qatar—a key US ally and mediator in Gaza peace talks.

US President Donald Trump delivered a rare public reprimand of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Sep 9) after Israel carried out air strikes on Hamas targets in Qatar, a key US ally. Trump told reporters he had not authorised or been consulted on the strike, which hit a section of Doha. "I'm not thrilled about the whole situation," he said. However, in a statement, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the same day, said US officials were notified by the military as the strike was underway and that Trump asked his envoy Steve Witkoff to warn Qatar immediately. She confirmed Trump had voiced "very clear concerns" directly to Netanyahu. What did Trump say about the Qatar strike? Trump claimed that the United States was caught unawares about the Israeli attack. He said that the White House was "notified by the United States military that Israel was attacking Hamas, which, very unfortunately, was located in a section of Doha." Also read | Trump in Epstein crossfire: White House screams 'hoax,' backs hiring handwriting expert to review 'birthday note' "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". He said that he "immediately directed Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to inform the Qataris of the impending attack, which he did, however, unfortunately, too late to stop the attack." Trump added that "The Prime Minister (Netanyahu) told me that he wants to make Peace. I believe this unfortunate incident could serve as an opportunity for PEACE". However, despite the rebuke, Trump also said Netanyahu had assured him he wanted to "make peace quickly" and suggested the crisis "could serve as an opportunity for peace." Also read | Trump, once accused of marital rape, dismisses domestic violence as ‘little fight with wife’

US President Donald Trump delivered a rare public rebuke of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Israel conducted air strikes on Hamas targets in Doha, Qatar—a key US ally and mediator in Gaza peace talks.

'Not thrilled': Trump blasts Netanyahu in rare rebuke after Qatar air strikes

United States President Donald Trump has said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and he are "war heroes" while praising the US strike on Iran's nuclear facilities. Trump also slammed the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its arrest warrant against Netanyahu. Moreover, the Trump administration imposed sanctions on four court officials, including a judge from France, for their involvement in cases against Israeli leaders. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measures, calling the ICC a threat to national security and accusing it of targeting American and Israeli citizens without their nations’ consent.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-i-want-everyone-both-living-and-fallen-netanyahu-says-partial-hostage-ceasefire-deal-with-hamas-is-behind-us-1755025818107">'I want everyone, both living and fallen': Netanyahu says partial hostage-ceasefire deal with Hamas ‘is behind us’</a>&nbsp;“Bibi is a good man. He’s in there fighting. He’s fighting. You know, they’re trying to put him in jail on top of everything else. How about that?” Trump told Levin. “He’s a war hero, because we work together. He’s a war hero. I guess I am, too," Trump said in an interview on “The Mark Levin Show". Trump also praised US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, saying, “The pilots came. I rewarded them. I brought them all to the Oval Office. The people having to do with that whole operation, which was so perfect, which was a total of, you know, just an obliteration.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-president-speaks-against-trial-of-benjamin-netanyahu-1750948676720/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-president-speaks-against-trial-of-benjamin-netanyahu-1750948676720/embed</a>&nbsp;Trump's remark comes despite the ICC's arrest warrant against Netanyahu for his war crimes. Alongside Netanyahu, the ICC has also issued warrants for former Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas leader Mohammed Deif, the latter of whom Israel recently confirmed it had killed. The court holds all three accountable for war crimes committed during the ongoing conflict in Gaza.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-yelled-at-netanyahu-over-gaza-stravation-on-call-here-s-what-we-know-1754648215206">Trump YELLED at Netanyahu over Gaza starvation on call? Here's what we know</a><h2>Reaction to the US sanctions on ICC</h2>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing an ICC arrest warrant over alleged war crimes in Gaza, welcomed the sanctions. He thanked Rubio for taking decisive action against what he described as a campaign of lies targeting Israel and its military. The ICC accuses Netanyahu of ordering attacks on civilians and using starvation as a war tactic during Israel’s offensive in Gaza. France, whose citizen Judge Nicolas Guillou was among those sanctioned, criticised the move. The French foreign ministry described the sanctions as contrary to the principle of judicial independence. The ICC also condemned the US action, labelling it a direct attack on the court’s impartiality and independence. In addition to Judge Guillou, the US sanctioned, &nbsp;Judge Kimberly Prost of Canada, connected to an investigation into alleged war crimes during the Afghanistan conflict, including actions by US personnel. Deputy Prosecutors Nazhat Shameem Khan (Fiji) and Mame Mandiaye Niang (Senegal) for supporting the ICC’s pursuit of Israeli leaders. Those targeted will face travel bans to the US and asset freezes, typically used against hostile states rather than allies.

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US President Trump called himself and Israeli PM Netanyahu "war heroes" after the US strike on Iran's nuclear sites. He condemned the ICC's arrest warrant against Netanyahu and sanctioned four ICC officials, accusing the court of targeting the US and Israel without consent.

United States President Donald Trump has said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and he are "war heroes" while praising the US strike on Iran's nuclear facilities. Trump also slammed the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its arrest warrant against Netanyahu. Moreover, the Trump administration imposed sanctions on four court officials, including a judge from France, for their involvement in cases against Israeli leaders. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measures, calling the ICC a threat to national security and accusing it of targeting American and Israeli citizens without their nations’ consent. Read More | 'I want everyone, both living and fallen': Netanyahu says partial hostage-ceasefire deal with Hamas ‘is behind us’ “Bibi is a good man. He’s in there fighting. He’s fighting. You know, they’re trying to put him in jail on top of everything else. How about that?” Trump told Levin. “He’s a war hero, because we work together. He’s a war hero. I guess I am, too," Trump said in an interview on “The Mark Levin Show". Trump also praised US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, saying, “The pilots came. I rewarded them. I brought them all to the Oval Office. The people having to do with that whole operation, which was so perfect, which was a total of, you know, just an obliteration.” https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-president-speaks-against-trial-of-benjamin-netanyahu-1750948676720/embed Trump's remark comes despite the ICC's arrest warrant against Netanyahu for his war crimes. Alongside Netanyahu, the ICC has also issued warrants for former Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas leader Mohammed Deif, the latter of whom Israel recently confirmed it had killed. The court holds all three accountable for war crimes committed during the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Read More | Trump YELLED at Netanyahu over Gaza starvation on call? Here's what we know Reaction to the US sanctions on ICC Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing an ICC arrest warrant over alleged war crimes in Gaza, welcomed the sanctions. He thanked Rubio for taking decisive action against what he described as a campaign of lies targeting Israel and its military. The ICC accuses Netanyahu of ordering attacks on civilians and using starvation as a war tactic during Israel’s offensive in Gaza. France, whose citizen Judge Nicolas Guillou was among those sanctioned, criticised the move. The French foreign ministry described the sanctions as contrary to the principle of judicial independence. The ICC also condemned the US action, labelling it a direct attack on the court’s impartiality and independence. In addition to Judge Guillou, the US sanctioned, Judge Kimberly Prost of Canada, connected to an investigation into alleged war crimes during the Afghanistan conflict, including actions by US personnel. Deputy Prosecutors Nazhat Shameem Khan (Fiji) and Mame Mandiaye Niang (Senegal) for supporting the ICC’s pursuit of Israeli leaders. Those targeted will face travel bans to the US and asset freezes, typically used against hostile states rather than allies.

US President Trump called himself and Israeli PM Netanyahu "war heroes" after the US strike on Iran's nuclear sites. He condemned the ICC's arrest warrant against Netanyahu and sanctioned four ICC officials, accusing the court of targeting the US and Israel without consent.

'He's war hero and I'm too': Trump slams International Criminal Court for action against Netanyahu, imposes sanctions

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'Not thrilled': Trump blasts Netanyahu in rare rebuke after Qatar air strikes

'Bibi is a good man': Trump calls Netanyahu and himself 'war heroes'