President Donald Trump stated on September 15th, 2025, that Qatar has been a great ally to the United States and that Israel must be careful when conducting operations, particularly in Gaza. Trump conveyed this message via White House pool, emphasizing the need for caution during attacks and praising the Emir of Qatar. Trump's remarks, shared on X by Barak Ravid, follow previous statements on September 14th regarding Israeli-Qatari relations and Gaza operations. He noted that while Israel needs to address Hamas, careful consideration is required during actions against individuals. Trump also advised the Emir of Qatar that the country needs better public relations, despite being a significant ally. In related events, a journalist was questioned by Lahav 433 investigators in Tel Aviv between 9:17 PM and 10:02 PM UTC on September 14th, 2025. The journalist stated on X that the investigation aimed to incriminate a colleague and compromise journalistic secrecy, reportedly concerning a recording involving Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. The journalist is currently in reserve duty in Khan Yunis.
