With diplomatic tension, USA seeks to preserve the role of the Arab country as a mediator of the conflict
United States President Donald Trump (Republican Party) had dinner on Friday (12.Set.2025) with Qatar Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani in New York.
The meeting was the same week when Israel, an American ally, held an attack on Qatari territory. The US mediates a truce in the Gaza Strip to end the conflict that extends for almost 2 years.
Steve Witkoff, a special sent to the Middle East and one of Trump’s top counselors, attended the meeting. The White House confirmed dinner, but gave no details about the subjects discussed.
Trump in Doha on Tuesday (9.Set). Said the decision was the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu (Likud, right), and that attack “An allied sovereign nation near the US” It does not advance with the Israeli or American goals.
Prior to dinner with Trump, Al-Thani attended Friday (12.Set) of a one-hour meeting at the White House with Vice President Jd Vance (Republican Party) and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
According to the news agency, the meeting was addressed such as the future role of Qatar as mediator in the region and the cooperation in defense after the Israeli attacks in Doha. Washington considers the country a strong ally in the Gulf region.
Qatar has played a fundamental role as one of the main mediators in negotiations for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, to maintained in Palestinian territory and for the elaboration of a post-conflict plan.
After the offensive in Doha, the Prime Minister of Qatar accused Israel of trying to sabotage the possibilities of peace, but stated that he will not be dissuaded from his role as a mediator in the conflict.
