President Donald Trump stated on September 15th, 2025, that he is "doing a great job for peace in the Middle East" and "should get lots of awards for that," while also asserting that "Netanyahu will no longer attack Qatar." These statements were made during the reporting window of 9:03 PM to 9:47 PM UTC. Trump's comments suggest a resolution or de-escalation concerning Israeli actions targeting Qatar, a point of contention previously raised in reports. The timing of these pronouncements follows recent Israeli military operations in Gaza City, where IDF forces were observed entering the northwestern sector, accompanied by numerous strikes. These operations have been ongoing, with earlier reports detailing an IDF division entering Gaza City preceded by intense air attacks. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has previously characterized Hamas as "agents of terror and barbarism," stating that peace is unattainable while the group exists and holds 48 hostages, utilizing civilians as human shields. These ongoing developments in Gaza occur amidst diplomatic statements from a Qatari diplomat denying that U.S. officials were unaware of an unspecified attack timeline, pushing back against Israeli attempts to sow distrust. Previous reports indicated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had allegedly informed President Trump of a planned attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar last Tuesday morning, a claim that a Trump administration official previously denied, labeling them as "false." Disclosures from user @guyelster on X criticized President Trump's "idle threats to Hamas," suggesting their ineffectiveness and alluding to a potential elimination of a chairman of negotiations as part of Trump's "last offer," with a somber note that "The hostages have been condemned to final destruction."
