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The fallout from the operation has had wider regional and international repercussions. Several Arab governments, including Qatar, condemned the strike, voicing concerns that it jeopardizes recent normalization efforts with Israel. Meanwhile, the United States also expressed concern, with reports suggesting that Hamas leaders were in Doha discussing a hostage deal at the time of the attack—an act that drew Washington’s ire.
President Trump reportedly pushed Netanyahu for a public apology for weeks, believing—a view supported by some sources—that a simple apology could significantly improve regional relations. Israel is also reportedly planning to offer compensation to the family of the slain Qatari security officer, signaling an attempt to repair diplomatic damage.