WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was trying to walk a delicate line following Israel's attack on Hamas officials in Qatar, saying he's “not thrilled” about the strike Tuesday while stopping short for now of condemning Israel for carrying out an audacious strike on the soil of another major U.S. ally.

Trump said the unilateral action directed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “did not advance Israel or America’s goals." He offered notably muted pushback, however, even suggesting “this unfortunate incident could serve as an opportunity for peace.”

“This was a decision made by Prime Minister Netanyahu, it was not a decision made by me,” Trump said on social media hours after the strikes.

Later Tuesday, Trump made clear it was “not a good situation.”

“I’m not thrilled ab

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