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On Oct. 1, 2025, Trump declared U.S. defense of Qatar after an Israeli strike killed six, including a security officer, during ceasefire talks.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on October 1, 2025, declaring that any armed attack on Qatar would be considered a threat to U.S. national security, committing the U.S. to take diplomatic, economic, or military action in response.
The move follows an Israeli airstrike in Doha on September 9 that killed six people, including a Qatari security officer, during ceasefire talks.
The order underscores the strategic importance of Qatar, which hosts the largest U.S. military base in the Middle East and serves as a key mediator in the Gaza conflict.
While Qatar is not a NATO member, the pledge mirrors NATO’s collective defense principles.
The White House confirmed Trump compelled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to apologize to Qatar, and the country’s Foreign Ministry welcomed the U.S. commitment.
The order, issued unilaterally by the president, does not require Senate approval but marks a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy toward the Gulf region.
El 1 de octubre de 2025, Trump declaró la defensa estadounidense de Qatar después de que un ataque israelí mató a seis personas, incluido un oficial de seguridad, durante las conversaciones de alto el fuego.