Netanyahu gave Trump a heads-up before Qatar strike, report saysWhile the White House claimed it learned of the attack after missiles launched, Axios cites Israeli sources saying Trump was informed earlier, even if stopping it might’ve been a long shot.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed U.S. President Donald Trump that Israel planned to attack Hamas leaders in Qatar before last week's strike occurred, Axios reported on Monday, citing Israeli officials.
The White House has said it was notified only after missiles were in the air, giving Trump no opportunity to oppose the strike but the White House knew earlier, even if the timeline to stop it would have been tight, Axios reported, citing seven Israeli officials.