Israel’s Qatar Dilemma, and How It Can Be Solved
The apparent contradictions of Doha’s foreign policy.
March 26, 2025
The apparent contradictions of Doha’s foreign policy.
Small in area and population and rich in natural gas, Qatar plays an outsize role in the Middle East. While its support keeps Hamas in business, it also has vital relations with Israel that are much better than those enjoyed by many other Arab countries. Doha’s relationship with Washington, though more complex, isn’t so different. Yoel Guzansky offers a comprehensive examination of Israel’s Qatar dilemma:
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Login or SubscribeThe apparent contradictions of Doha’s foreign policy.
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