Qatar just dropped a bombshell that’s shaking up the narrative around the Biden administration’s handling of Hamas after the horrific October 7, 2023, attack in Israel.
A top Qatari official disclosed to Just the News that, contrary to prior reports, President Joe Biden never pushed for the expulsion of Hamas leadership from Doha following the massacre that claimed over 1,200 lives, including 46 Americans, and later even urged their return to facilitate negotiations.
While President Donald Trump’s team has been tirelessly working on ceasefire and hostage deals, with some pre-inauguration success despite recent setbacks from Israeli strikes on Qatari soil.
Let’s rewind to October 7, 2023, when Hamas unleashed an attack so brutal that the U.S. State Department called it the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust, with unspeakable crimes including sexual assaults on women and girls.
Over 1,200 souls perished, hailing from more than 30 countries. It was a dark day that demanded a fierce response, yet Qatar claims Biden’s team didn’t demand Hamas leaders be booted from their haven in Doha.
Dr. Majed Al Ansari, advisor to Qatar’s Prime Minister, doubled down in an interview on "Just the News, No Noise," asserting that no request for extradition or prosecution of Hamas leaders ever came from the Biden administration.
“Since October 7, we were never asked to expel Hamas,” Al Ansari stated. Well, that’s a head-scratcher when senior U.S. officials previously told Reuters they’d pushed for exactly that after ceasefire talks stalled—someone’s story isn’t adding up.
Instead of kicking Hamas to the curb, Qatar says the Biden team later asked to bring them back to Doha when mediation efforts hit a wall. Apparently, having terrorists on speed dial was deemed essential for negotiations. If true, this raises serious questions about whether the administration prioritized deal-making over justice for American victims.
Meanwhile, Qatar has played a central role in mediating between Hamas and Israel, leveraging its unique access to Hamas political leaders residing in the country.
This arrangement has long been a point of contention, as many conservatives argue it gives a terrorist group an undeserved platform. Still, Qatar’s position as a go-between has been critical, for better or worse.
Enter President Donald Trump, who made brokering peace a cornerstone of his second-term foreign policy even before returning to the White House.
His team jumped into the fray, collaborating with the Biden administration to secure a hostage and ceasefire deal on the eve of his January 20, 2025, inauguration. The deal saw three hostages swapped for 90 Palestinian prisoners in its first phase—a small but hard-fought win.
Trump dispatched Steven Witkoff, his incoming Middle East envoy, to Doha and to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, showing a hands-on approach that many on the right applaud as decisive leadership.
The Biden team even publicly credited Trump’s crew for their significant support in sealing the deal. It’s refreshing to see acknowledgment of results over political posturing, isn’t it?
Sadly, the ceasefire crumbled when Israel pushed for an extension, only to be rebuffed by Hamas, which felt their demands weren’t met. Subsequent U.S. proposals also fell flat. It’s a stark reminder that peace in this region is often a mirage—shimmering, but just out of reach.
Things took a turn for the worse last week when Israeli forces launched an airstrike on Qatari soil, targeting Hamas leadership in a move that infuriated Qatar and derailed ongoing mediation.
The White House and Trump himself expressed dismay, with efforts to warn Qatar coming too late as the attack was already underway. This unilateral action by Israel, while understandable in their quest to dismantle Hamas, has muddied the waters for U.S.-led peace efforts.
Israel’s escalation reflects its broader goal to obliterate Hamas and strip its political control over Gaza, a stance shared by the White House regarding Gaza’s future governance. Yet, Trump’s priority on swiftly ending the conflict clashes with Israel’s more aggressive approach. It’s a tightrope walk between security and diplomacy, and right now, everyone’s wobbling.
Qatar, understandably livid, hosted a summit of Arab and Islamic states in Doha on Monday to address the Israeli strike, with Emir Al Thani labeling it a “blatant, treacherous, and cowardly” act.
The tension is palpable as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Qatar today, September 30, 2025, to navigate this diplomatic minefield. One wrong step, and alliances could fracture further.
Trump’s frustration with Hamas’s intransigence was evident when he recalled Witkoff and the negotiating team from Doha in July 2025, citing the group’s lack of good faith in ceasefire talks. It’s a tough call, but one that resonates with those tired of endless concessions to groups with blood on their hands. Still, walking away risks stalling progress altogether.