President Donald Trump has signed an executive order for the US to guarantee the security of Qatar — a significant commitment to a non-NATO, Arab ally.
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“The United States shall regard any armed attack on the territory, sovereignty, or critical infrastructure of the State of Qatar as a threat to the peace and security of the United States,” the order, which is dated Monday, reads.
The order comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during a visit to the White House on Monday, apologized on the phone to the Qatari prime minister for Israel’s strike in Doha last month. Trump, in a joint appearance with Netanyahu, then presented his 20-point plan for peace in Gaza, which, unlike a previous version presented to Arab leaders, does not specifically mention that Israel will not attack Qatar.
Trump’s order says the US will “take all lawful and appropriate measures” to defend Qatar.
“In the event of such an attack, the United States shall take all lawful and appropriate measures — including diplomatic, economic, and, if necessary, military — to defend the interests of the United States and of the State of Qatar and to restore peace and stability,” it reads.