Israel and Qatar: Unintended allies in the Hamas quagmire – Marc Champion

In the complex dynamics of the Gaza conflict, Israel and Qatar, pivotal players in military action and diplomacy, ironically contributed to the growth of Hamas. Despite recent actions, such as Israel's pursuit to eradicate Hamas and Qatar's mediation efforts, their historical support hinders a lasting solution. Qatar's financial aid and sanctuary for Hamas leaders sustain the group, impeding the prospect of a two-state solution. The need for major Arab nations to collaboratively suppress Hamas, facilitate Gaza's transition, and engage in committed two-state negotiations becomes imperative for a stable resolution.

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Can the Governments That Grew Hamas Destroy It?: Marc Champion

By Marc Champion

(Bloomberg Opinion) —

It is a great irony of the war in Gaza that the two governments most responsible for navigating the response to Hamas — Israel's, for military action, and Qatar's, for diplomacy — also facilitated its growth. That isn't just a piece of trivia, but an impediment to any lasting solution because it's hard to see either making the policy reversals required.

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