Netanyahu informed Trump before Israel bombed Qatar, reports

The White House has said it was notified only after missiles were in the air, giving Trump no opportunity to oppose the strike.

September 16, 2025 12:27 AM IST First published on: Sep 16, 2025 at 12:27 AM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the opening event of the bipartisan delegation of American legislators to Israel in Jerusalem. (AP)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed US President Donald Trump that Israel planned to attack Hamas leaders in Qatar before last week’s strike occurred, Axios reported on Monday, citing Israeli officials.

The White House has said it was notified only after missiles were in the air, giving Trump no opportunity to oppose the strike but the White House knew earlier, even if the timeline to stop it would have been tight, Axios reported, citing seven Israeli officials.

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