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The Israeli attempt to assassinate Hamas leaders in Doha was not simply an unsuccessful military operation—it represented a significant geopolitical fracture. It revealed the vulnerability of Gulf sovereignty, the limitations of Western alliances, and the pressing need for regional self-determination. Most crucially, it ignited a rare moment of defiance. Qatar’s courageous response may indeed mark the onset of a regional awakening. A strike meant to intimidate The Israeli assault was not a reaction to isolated incidents of violence in Jerusalem or Gaza; rather, it was a calculated effort to undermine peace negotiations and enforce Palestinian capitulation. The operation was presented as a strategic decision, not a tactical necessity. Israeli media initially hailed it as a historic triumph, only to later […]
