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Israel's attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar stunned the White House and infuriated some of Trump's top advisers, Axios' Barak Ravid reports.

• The U.S. military spotted Israeli jets flying east toward the Gulf this morning and asked the Israeli government for more information.
• By the time Israel provided it, missiles were already in the air, three U.S. officials said.
• Once President Trump was briefed on the imminent strike, he instructed White House envoy Steve Witkoff to notify the Qataris. A U.S. official said by the time Witkoff reached them, the bombs had already hit their target.