00:00This morning, the Trump administration was notified by the United States military that Israel was attacking Hamas,
00:06which, very unfortunately, was located in a section of Doha, the capital of Qatar.
00:12Unilaterally bombing inside Qatar, a sovereign nation and close ally of the United States
00:18that is working very hard and bravely taking risks with us to broker peace,
00:22does not advance Israel or America's goals.
00:25However, eliminating Hamas, who have profited off the misery of those living in Gaza, is a worthy goal.
00:32President Trump immediately directed Special Envoy Whitcoff to inform the Qataris of the impending attack, which he did.
00:40The president views Qatar as a strong ally and friend of the United States
00:44and feels very badly about the location of this attack.
00:48President Trump wants all of the hostages in Gaza and the bodies of the dead released
00:54and this war to end now.
00:57President Trump also spoke to Prime Minister Netanyahu after the attack.
01:01The prime minister told President Trump that he wants to make peace and quickly.
01:06President Trump believes this unfortunate incident could serve as an opportunity for peace.
01:11The president also spoke to the emir and prime minister of Qatar
01:15and thanked them for their support and friendship to our country.
01:18He assured them that such a thing will not happen again on their soil.
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