After Israel's aggression.. Trump signs an executive order pledging to ensure Qatar's security.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order pledging to ensure Qatar's security, including the use of military force if it is attacked. This comes three weeks after an Israeli airstrike on the Qatari capital, Doha, targeting the assassination of a negotiating delegation from Hamas.

The executive order is titled 'Ensuring the Security of the State of Qatar' and was signed by Trump on September 29, according to the White House website. Trump stated at the outset that he issued it 'in recognition of the enduring alliance between the United States and the State of Qatar.'

It stipulates that 'the United States considers any armed attack on the territory of the State of Qatar, its sovereignty, or its critical infrastructure a threat to its (the United States') peace and security.' And 'in the event of such an attack, the United States will take all legal and appropriate measures, including diplomatic, economic, and military measures as necessary.'

These measures aim to 'defend the interests of the United States and the State of Qatar, and restore peace and stability.' The executive order directs the 'Secretary of Defense (U.S.) to coordinate with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence on joint emergency planning with the State of Qatar to ensure a rapid and coordinated response to any foreign aggression against it.'

Meanwhile, the Secretary of State is directed to 'affirm this commitment to the State of Qatar' and to 'coordinate with allies and partners to ensure complementary support measures.' The Secretary of State will also continue 'the partnership with Qatar, whenever appropriate, to resolve conflicts and mediate, appreciating Qatar's extensive experience in diplomatic and mediation fields.'

The executive order praised the relations with Qatar, stating, 'Over the years, the United States and the State of Qatar have been linked by close cooperation, shared interests, and a strong relationship between our armed forces.' It continued: 'The State of Qatar has hosted U.S. forces, enabling the execution of vital security operations, and has stood as a steadfast ally in the pursuit of peace, stability, and prosperity in the Middle East and beyond.'

It specifically mentioned 'its role as a mediator that has contributed to U.S. efforts to resolve important regional and global conflicts.' Qatar and the United States are linked by a 'Defense Cooperation Agreement' signed by both countries in June 1992.

On September 30, the White House announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed to his Qatari counterpart Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani his regret over the attack on Doha, pledging not to repeat it. This acknowledgment of guilt came during a three-way phone call involving the Qatari Prime Minister, Trump, and Netanyahu while the latter was hosted at the White House.

On September 9, the Israeli army launched an airstrike against Hamas leaders in Doha, which Qatar condemned and confirmed its right to respond to the aggression that resulted in the death of a Qatari security personnel. Hamas announced the survival of its negotiating delegation led by its chief in Gaza, Khalil al-Hayya, from the assassination attempt, and the killing of his office director Jihad Labed, his son Hamam al-Hayya, and three escorts.

The Israeli aggression against Qatar's sovereignty drew Arab and international condemnations, with calls for the need to deter Tel Aviv to stop the assaults that violate international law. The attack on Qatar came despite its role as a mediator, alongside Egypt and under U.S. supervision, in indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel to reach an agreement for prisoner exchange and a ceasefire.

With its attack, Israel expanded its regional aggressions, having launched an aggression against Iran last June, committing genocide in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank for two years, and carrying out airstrikes on Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen.