Former United States President Donald Trump pressured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to apologize to Qatar after a deadly Israeli strike in Doha threatened to derail sensitive ceasefire negotiations with Hamas. According to Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, the apology was a crucial step in restoring talks, which had stalled after the attack killed the son of Hamas's lead negotiator. Trump also offered Qatar new security guarantees and allowed his envoys to speak directly with Hamas, marking a rare move in the peace process. The negotiations, which included personal moments of empathy between envoys and Hamas leaders, ultimately led to a peace accord signed in Egypt and the release of Israeli hostages, though questions remain about the durability of the truce and the future of Gaza.