U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order committing to the defense of Qatar, declaring that any armed attack against the Gulf nation will be considered a threat to the peace and security of the United States.
The move follows an Israeli airstrike launched on Doha on September 9, which targeted Hamas political figures staying in the city for negotiations on U.S.-brokered ceasefire proposal.
The strikes resulted in the deaths of five Palestinians and one Qatari security officer, spawning widespread international condemnation.
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President Trump’s order, shared by the U.S. Embassy in Qatar, underscores the deep and enduring partnership between the two countries.
It highlights Qatar’s role in hosting U.S. military forces, supporting critical security operations, and serving as a reliable ally in efforts to promote peace, stability, and prosperity—both regionally and globally.
The document also acknowledges Qatar’s diplomatic contributions in mediating regional and international conflicts.
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In the executive order, President Trump United States’s policy to safeguard the security and territorial integrity of Qatar from external threats.
Washington would take “all lawful and appropriate measures — including diplomatic, economic, and, if necessary, military — to defend the interests of the United States and the State of Qatar, and to restore peace and stability.”
The order comes just two days after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologized to Qatar’s prime minister in a trilateral call hosted by President Trump during Netanyahu’s visit.
According to a statement from Qatar’s Foreign Ministry, Netanyahu expressed regret over the incident and assured that such actions would not be repeated.
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Kiran Asim is a writer who covers the U.S., Europe, South Asia, and the Middle East. Her reports and analyses look at the geostrategic issues and contemporary developments and their economic and political implications. She also writes about society and education.
