Analysis-Qatar bombing tests the limits of the Trump-Netanyahu alliance

By Gram Slattery, Steve Holland and Matt Spetalnick

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Less than four months ago, President Donald Trump met withthe leader of Qatar, praising his opulent palace and signing a sweeping defense agreement with the Gulf monarchy, a key ally that hosts the biggest U.S. base in the Middle East.

Israel’s surprise attack on Tuesday against Hamas leaders in Doha has jolted that relationship, angering Trump and drawing fierce condemnation from Doha and Western allies.

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