Kushner says Israel's Doha strike led to global isolation, helped push Gaza ceasefire

US President Donald Trump's envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner said Washington used international pressure on Israel following its September 2025 airstrike in Doha, Qatar, targeting Hamas leaders to help push the country toward a Gaza ceasefire. "Israel did the strike in Doha, which was a terrible thing," Kushner said. "It was unsuccessful as a military operation, and that led to Israel being globally isolated." According to Kushner, the United States capitalized on that diplomatic pressure to advance an agreement that had already been under preparation for months.

Kushner's remarks highlight the diplomatic fallout from the Doha strike, which targeted Hamas leadership in Qatar. The operation was described by Kushner as a military failure that contributed to Israel's international isolation. He indicated that the United States leveraged this situation to facilitate progress toward a ceasefire in Gaza, building on negotiations that had been ongoing for months.

A few days ago, Kushner also stated that the upcoming elections in the occupied territories would cause Netanyahu's cabinet to act irrationally regarding certain issues concerning Gaza. This is while the United States and the Zionist regime are fully united and aligned regarding their hostile and warmongering policies toward the countries of the region.

The report by Mehr News added that Kushner's comments come amid ongoing regional tensions and diplomatic efforts to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza. The September 2025 airstrike in Doha marked a significant escalation, drawing international criticism and further complicating Israel's standing on the global stage. Kushner's acknowledgment of Israel's isolation underscores the broader diplomatic challenges faced by the Israeli government as it navigates ceasefire negotiations and upcoming elections.

According to Mehr News, the United States and Israel remain closely aligned on their policies toward the region, despite the temporary pressure following the Doha strike. The report noted that Kushner's statements reflect the complex dynamics of US-Israel relations and the ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.