Donald Trump has hit out at Israel's air strike on Qatar that killed five members of Hamas as its delegation prepared for talks to try to end the conflict in Gaza.
The White House admitted the US President felt 'very bad' about the attack, with his press secretary Karoline Leavitt adding that the incident 'does not advance Israel or America's goals'.
Mr Trump said on Tuesday night the US military informed his administration that Israel was attacking Qatar.
He posted: 'I immediately directed special envoy Steve Witkoff to inform the Qataris of the impending attack, which he did, however, unfortunately, too late to stop the attack.
'I view Qatar as a strong ally and friend and feel very badly about the location of the attack. I want ALL of the hostages, and bodies of the dead, released, and this War to END, NOW!'
