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Trump to host Qatari emir at White House for dinner amid effort to broker Gaza truce

By Jacob Magid 16 July 2025, 5:19 am
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Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani (R) and US President Donald Trump sit side by side at the Royal Palace in Doha on May 14, 2025. (Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani (R) and US President Donald Trump sit side by side at the Royal Palace in Doha on May 14, 2025. (Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)

US President Donald Trump will host Qatari Prime Minister Muhammad bin Abdulrahman al-Thani for dinner on Wednesday, the White House announces

The meeting will come as the US and Qatar are in the midst of trying to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

While Trump has repeatedly expressed optimism in recent weeks about the chances for an imminent hostage deal, talks have been stalled in recent days over the scope of Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza during the 60-day truce under discussion.

Earlier Wednesday, Trump will meet with the crown prince of Bahrain at the White House.

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