Israeli American advocates and the family of a freed Israeli hostage are sounding the alarm over President Donald Trump’s willingness to accept a “free” luxury jet from Qatar, pointing to the country’s close relationship with Iran and its long-standing support for Hamas leaders.

Boeing has been working on Boeing 747-8s to become the new presidential planes to address "capability gaps" in the old fleet.

Experts say this is likely to take years, which means the plane may not be ready for use until near the end of Trump's term.

"What is Qatar being offered in return?" Schumer asked.

By not scheduling a trip to Israel during his first trip to the region during his second term as president, Trump is reinforcing a feeling in Israel that its interests may not be top of mind for him.