White House’s Rare Break With Israel Highlights Gaza Risk

Israel’s attack against Hamas in Qatar drew rare public criticism from Donald Trump and underscored the risk that the war in Gaza could get worse before it gets better.

The US president’s break with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left many questions unanswered Tuesday. Trump said he learned of the attack too late to stop it, giving little time to warn Qatar. Officials there said the US notice came as the bombs were already falling.