Was Netanyahu's apology call to Qatar scripted by Trump? This White House picture has a story to tell A photo from the White House shows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seemingly reading from a script during a phone call with Qatar’s Prime Minister while US President Donald Trump holds the phone. (Image Source : WHITE HOUSE )Netanyahu's apologyQatar, a key player in Gaza ceasefire negotiations, condemned the strike as a “cowardly” violation of international law. Yet, the White House contended that it was only notified once the missiles were already launched, leaving President Trump with no chance to intervene. Prime Minister Netanyahu’s apology shows that Israel recognises Qatar’s important role in the Gaza peace talks.