Kushner: Israeli Strike in Qatar Was Military Failure, Led to Gaza Deal

Jared Kushner, former President Donald Trump's son-in-law and special advisor, has sharply criticized the Israeli military strike in Doha, Qatar, which occurred approximately a year ago. Speaking at a conference in Kyiv via video call, Kushner described the attack as "terrible" and a "military operation that did not succeed," adding that it led to Israel's international isolation.

However, Kushner revealed that the US administration under Trump viewed the resulting international crisis as a diplomatic opportunity. He stated that the US leveraged this situation to increase pressure on Israel, ultimately pushing it towards a deal for Gaza that he claims Israel is now satisfied with. Kushner acknowledged that Israel's leadership was initially uncomfortable with the demands placed upon them during this period.

Kushner asserted that, in retrospect, the outcome justified the pressure exerted by the US administration. He believes the deal ultimately benefited Israel and the residents of Gaza, paving the way for a new government in the Strip. This new leadership is expected to assume control of Gaza following progress in its disarmament process.

According to Kushner's account, what appeared to be a diplomatic low point for Israel became a "window of opportunity" for Washington to move the parties toward a resolution. He emphasized that this opportunity was only effective due to extensive preparatory work done behind the scenes by the Trump team.

Kushner's remarks offer a rare insight into the Trump team's perspective on the Gaza agreement's genesis, portraying it not just as a planned process but as a combination of long-term preparation and the exploitation of a sudden crisis stemming from an Israeli action. His strong wording suggests the Trump administration saw the Doha attack not merely as an operational error but as an event causing significant strategic damage to Israel due to its subsequent international isolation.