This was not just an attack on Hamas. It was a violation of
Qatar’s sovereignty, a slap in the face to Washington — Qatar’s supposed ally —
and a provocation to the entire Arab world. For decades Israel has bombed
Lebanon, Gaza, and Syria. Now, by striking Qatar — a state known for mediation
and humanitarian diplomacy — Israel has crossed a new line.
The strike also shatters illusions about normalization. The
Abraham Accords were sold as pathways to peace. Instead, they emboldened
Israel, eroded Arab leverage, and exposed the region to even greater danger.
Qatar, which refused to normalize, now stands vindicated.
Its independent stance — grounded in mediation, relief, and dignity — contrasts
starkly with the silence of others.
The global reaction revealed Israel’s growing isolation. In
a rare consensus, the UN Security Council, including the US, condemned the
strike. Yet reports suggest coordination between Israeli forces and US Central
Command, underscoring Washington’s duplicity.
Far from intimidating Qatar, Israel has only amplified its
role. Qatar is now preparing an emergency Arab-Islamic summit, with
expectations of real measures — joint diplomatic pressure, trade and tech
restrictions, and united action in global forums. The UAE’s ban on Israel from
a defense expo and Iran’s confirmed participation point to a rising front of
solidarity.
Israel intended to project dominance but instead exposed
desperation. It is failing in Gaza, where over 64,000 Palestinians have been
killed without breaking Hamas, and it stumbled in June’s 12-day war with Iran.
The Qatar strike is less about strength than about masking repeated defeats.
For Arabs, this must be the breaking point. Silence has only
invited more aggression. The attack on Qatar is not just another outrage — it
is the wake-up call the Arab world can no longer afford to ignore.
