US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to guarantee the security of Qatar, including the possibility of military action if the country is attacked. This order, dated September 29, follows recent Israeli airstrikes on Qatar that targeted Hamas leaders. The strikes were condemned by officials in both Qatar and the United States.

The executive order states that the US will consider any armed attack on Qatar's territory or critical infrastructure as a threat to its own peace and security. It outlines that the US will take all lawful measures, including diplomatic, economic, and military actions, to defend both American and Qatari interests and restore stability.

The Israeli airstrikes, which occurred weeks prior, were justified by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who accused Qatar of providing a safe haven for Hamas. Reports indicate that the strikes resulted in the death of several Hamas members, including the son of Khalil al-Hayya, a key figure in the group. A Qatari security officer was also killed in the attack, prompting strong condemnation from Qatari officials, who labeled it as "state terror."

In a subsequent call with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Netanyahu expressed regret over the loss of life and assured that he did not intend to violate Qatar's sovereignty again. Trump’s executive order reinforces the longstanding military ties between the US and Qatar, which hosts the Al Udeid Air Base, the largest US military facility in the Middle East. This commitment effectively places Qatar under a formal American security umbrella, highlighting its role as a mediator in regional conflicts.