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It's me, Sam Stein, managing it to Bullwork, joined by Alex Ward of the Wall Street Journal, frequent guest on Bullwork Takes. We bring him on when we are just completely puzzled about world events, and he impacts him for us. Alex, thanks for doing this. Appreciate it, buddy. Yep, happy to be here. All right. So, Big One this morning,

woke up, saw some news early in the day that Israeli jets were targeting a Hamas delegation

inside Qatar, the capital of Doha, some conflicting reports early on about whether or not they got their

targets. But then an incredible scene at the White House where White House press secretary,

Carolyn Levitt, was asked about the strike and said the following.

This morning, the Trump administration was notified by the United States military that

as Israel was attacking Hamas, which very unfortunately was located in a section of Doha,

the capital of Qatar, unilaterally bombing inside Qatar, a sovereign nation and close ally of the United States

that is working very hard in bravely taking risks with us to broker peace, does not advance

Israel or America's goals.

However, eliminating Hamas, who have profited off the misery of those living in Gaza, is a worthy

goal.

President Trump immediately directed Special Envoy Whitkoff

to inform the Qataris of the impending attack, which he did.

The president views Qatar as a strong ally

and friend of the United States

and feels very badly about the location of this attack.

President Trump wants all of the hostages in Gaza

and the bodies of the dead released

in this war to end now.

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