US President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim on Tuesday after the Israeli strike on Hamas leaders in Doha. The White House said that during the call, Mr Trump assured Sheikh Tamim that “such a thing will not happen again on their soil”. Qatar’s government said Mr Trump had praised Doha’s mediation efforts in the Gaza war, stressing that its role is essential to achieving peace in the region. “His Highness the Emir affirmed that the State of Qatar will take all necessary measures to protect its security and preserve its sovereignty,” a Qatari government statement said.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You May Also Like

Number of Palestinian detainees to be released on Saturday increases to 183

Israel will release 183 Palestinian detainees from its prisons on Saturday, as…

Vietnam says it will start trade talks with United States

Vietnam and the United States agreed to start negotiations on a reciprocal…

Afghanistan green signals work on TAPI gas pipeline

Afghanistan said on Thursday that work would begin on a $10 billion…

Turkey prepared to treat injured Palestinians at hospitals: Erdogan

Turkey made preparations to treat injured Palestinians and patients with chronic illnesses…