Doha: Qatari newspapers unanimously highlighted in their Thursday editorials the executive order signed by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, which affirmed that any armed attack on Qatari territory, sovereignty, or critical infrastructure would be considered a threat to peace and security in his country. Newspapers noted that this historic decision marks a new chapter in Qatar's international relations, both with the US and other countries. It also solidified Qatar's image as a strong, proud nation, under the leadership of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and a nation capable of preserving its dignity and commanding respect on the global stage.

According to Qatar News Agency, Al-Arab newspaper stated in its editorial that the executive order reflects the depth of the strategic partnership between the State of Qatar and the United States. HE US President Donald Trump signed an executive order obligating Washington to guarantee the security and integrity of Qatar's territory against any external attack, considering any attack on Doha a direct threat to the security of his own country. The newspaper noted that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the US decision, describing it as a reflection of the strong and longstanding ties between Doha and Washington. The executive order embodies the strong and historic relationship between Doha and Washington, based on cooperation and partnership in the areas of mediation, conflict resolution, and issues of global security and peace.

In turn, Al-Watan newspaper asserted that Qatar dealt with the treacherous Israeli attack on Doha wisely and diplomatically. The steps taken by the State and the worldwide condemnation of the Israeli attack made the world recognize the status of Qatar and its leaders, and its significant role in the mediation it carries out in various parts of the world. The newspaper said in its editorial hours after Israel apologized to the State of Qatar for the attack on the headquarters of some members of the Hamas movement in Doha, HE US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday, in which he pledged to guarantee the security of the State of Qatar, including the use of force if necessary.

According to the executive order, the US considers any armed attack on Qatar's territory, sovereignty, or vital infrastructure a threat to the peace and security of the US, according to a White House statement yesterday, the newspaper pointed out. This historic decision signed by the US President marks a new page in the history of Qatar's international relations, both with the US and other countries. The order signed by HE US President Trump also affirms Qatar's standing, demonstrates its presence and weight among nations, and is an explicit declaration that Qatar's sovereignty is protected and its security is an integral part of the security of its allies. Concluding its editorial, Al-Watan emphasized that this decision also reinforces Qatar's image as a strong, proud nation, under the leadership of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and that it is capable of preserving its dignity and commanding respect on the global stage.