A complex agreement brokered by Qatar, aimed at securing the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, faced a potential snag following a direct intervention by former President Donald Trump. The deal, which involved mediation efforts spanning months, was nearing fruition when Trump reportedly contacted Qatar's Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, expressing concerns about its potential impact on a separate, undisclosed kidnapping deal.
the specifics of the kidnapping deal remain shrouded in secrecy,fueling speculation and raising questions about the motivations behind Trump's intervention. Sources indicate the deal involved individuals unrelated to the Hamas-Israel conflict, and Trump's fear was that the hostage exchange agreement would jeopardize its progress. This intervention occurred during a critical phase of negotiations, potentially threatening the fragile momentum built over weeks of intense diplomacy.