Qatar calls for retaliation against Israel for strike in Doha
Qatar condemned Israel's strike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha as a violation of sovereignty and vowed retaliation, calling it a decisive moment for Middle East security.
- The Qatari government stated that the U.S. only informed Qatar of the strikes ten minutes after they began, contradicting U.S. claims of prior notification.
- Gulf states condemned Israel's actions, with Saudi Arabia and Oman leading the widespread condemnation.
- The attack has shaken Gulf nations' confidence in U.S. security guarantees, as indicated by regional leaders' visits to Qatar in solidarity.
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Israel's attack in Qatar on Tuesday has shocked the Gulf region after years of efforts to normalize relations between Israel and the US's Arab allies. "People are wondering what the next red line Israel will cross is."


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