Former President Donald Trump expressed his displeasure regarding Israel's reported targeting of Hamas leaders in Qatar, stating he was "not thrilled" with the action.

While he didn't explicitly condemn the strikes, his statement signaled a deviation from the generally strong support he previously expressed for Israel's military actions against Hamas.

The lack of specific details about the alleged strikes and their confirmation from official sources leaves the situation shrouded in uncertainty.

Trump's lukewarm response could stem from several factors.

It's possible he's concerned about the potential diplomatic ramifications of such an action, particularly given the delicate geopolitical situation in the region.

He might also be weighing the strategic benefits against potential risks to broader regional stability.

Alternatively, his statement could be interpreted as a calculated move to distance himself from potentially controversial actions, aiming to maintain a neutral stance appealing to a wider audience.

His statement contrasts sharply with the immediate and forceful support he often voiced for Israeli actions during his presidency.

This shift highlights the complex and evolving nature of his relationship with both Israel and the ongoing conflict.

Without further clarification from Trump or official confirmation of the alleged strikes, it remains difficult to fully analyze the significance of his comments.

The statement sparks speculation about the potential impact on US foreign policy in the Middle East and its implications for future relations between the US, Israel, and Qatar.

President Trump said Tuesday he's "not thrilled" and is "very unhappy" after Israel's military said it targeted senior leadership of the Hamas terrorist organization in strikes in Qatar's capital of Doha. The strikes drew condemnation from the Qatari government and pushback from the White House.

The Israel Defense Forces told TheNews was dubbed "Summit of Fire" and targeted leaders of Hamas who the IDF said had for years "led the terrorist organization's operations, are directly responsible for the brutal October 7 massacre, and have been orchestrating and managing the war against the State of Israel."

The move put the Trump administration in an unusual position because both Israel and Qatar are close U.S. allies, with Qatar hosting the Middle East's largest American military base. Qatar has also hosted Hamas' political offices for years, and the Gulf monarchy has been involved in mediating ceasefire talks between the Israeli government and Hamas.

Speaking to reporters Tuesday night outside a restaurant in Washington, D.C., Mr. Trump said he was "not thrilled about the whole situation," calling it "not a good situation."

"I was very unhappy about it, very unhappy about every aspect," the president said.

The president also emphasized that he is aiming to secure the release of the remaining hostages that Hamas captured during the group's Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack on Israel.. Mr. Trump has pressed Hamas and Israel to reach a ceasefire deal that could pause fighting in the Gaza Strip in exchange for the release of who are still in the Palestinian enclave. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said 20 of those captives are still believed to be alive.

In a joint statement Tuesday on the strikes, Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz said they "believed that the action was completely justified in light of the fact that this Hamas leadership was the one who initiated and organized the October 7 massacre, and has not stopped launching murderous actions against the State of Israel and its citizens since then."

Netanyahu said Israel takes full responsibility for the strike.

Hamas said in a that five of its members died, but "the brothers in the negotiating delegation" were not killed, as the group reviews a floated by the Trump administration. It called the strike "a heinous crime." The IDF said that "measures were taken in order to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and additional intelligence."

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Trump administration was notified by the U.S. military of the strikes. A senior U.S. official and a diplomatic source familiar with the strikes told TheNews that Israel notified the U.S. of the attack as it was about to happen. Two other U.S. officials told TheNews the U.S. did not coordinate with Israel on planning the strikes. A senior U.S. intelligence official told TheNews that the U.S. told Qatar about the strike after being informed about it by Israel.

In a Truth Social post earlier Tuesday, Mr. Trump called the Qatar strike an "unfortunate incident" and emphasized that the U.S. was not involved.

"I view Qatar as a strong ally and friend of the U.S., and feel very badly about the location of the attack," the president wrote.

The Qatari government called the strike "cowardly" and argued it violated international law.