Analysis

By striking Hamas leaders in Doha, Israel crossed a threshold that will reshape the power and diplomacy dynamics in the Middle East. For decades, Qatar positioned itself as both a U.S. ally and a supporter of Hamas. It housed the group’s leadership, financed its operations, and used Al-Jazeera’s platform to spin Hamas’s terrorism into “resistance” or a “struggle for freedom.” However, it also aimed for Western approval by acting as a mediator, hosting peace talks, and portray

Israel’s frustrations and concerns over Egypt’s flawed policies in Gaza after October 7 are completely understandable. The bond of trust built between Egypt and Israel over the past decade, especially since President Sisi took office in 2014, has been severely strained by Cairo’s subsequent poorly thought-out policy responses to the October 7 attacks. Egypt’s vocal criticism of the deeply wounded Israel, perceived sympathy for Hamas terrorism, and rapid troop buildup near Raf

Nuclear diplomacy with Iran may be necessary. But if pursued without carefully managing Arab perceptions and Israel’s insecurities, it risks unintentionally accelerating a new Cold War in the Middle East, one where the U.S. is neither feared nor fully trusted and where its allies are quietly building alternatives.

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