US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner expressed disappointment over Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar, a move that disrupted critical ceasefire negotiations. Witkoff described feeling 'a little bit betrayed' by the incident, which undermined trust with Qatar, a key mediator. Kushner noted that the strike prompted President Donald Trump to reconsider the US approach to Israel, emphasizing the need for stronger oversight. Following the event, Trump committed to defending Qatar and facilitated an apology from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The failed strike, which killed several Hamas members and a Qatari guard, has led to ongoing scrutiny of Israel's relationship with Gulf states and investigations into ties between Netanyahu's aides and Qatar.