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Netanyahu’s Doha gamble

Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Doha risks derailing Qatar-mediated ceasefire talks and further straining US-Israel relations.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken a high-stakes gamble by targeting Hamas leadership in Doha. If the operation did indeed fail, as recent reports suggest, the consequences are significant: Netanyahu not only risks strategic fallout but also jeopardizes Qatar’s willingness to continue mediating a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza.

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