US EditionGulf States Unite to Respond to Israel’s Attack on Qatar, but Find Few Options | News Channel 3-12
Gulf states consider unified military and legal actions to counter Israeli aggression, reflecting doubts about US defense commitments and shifting regional alliances.
- On September 9, Israel attacked a residential complex in Doha, Qatar targeting Hamas' political leadership, killing six people but missing senior leaders.
- This strike came amid a Hamas meeting on a U.S. proposal for ceasefire and hostages, with reports differing on U.S. prior knowledge and lack of American condemnation.
- Gulf states, including UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, condemned the attack, with UAE summoning an Israeli diplomat and Qatar lobbying the UN Security Council for a unanimous condemnation.
- Gulf analysts note these states rely on U.S. defense ties but consider activating defense pacts and economic measures like using sovereign wealth to boycott Israeli firms.
- A regional summit in Doha will deliberate collective responses, but Gulf options remain limited amid internal divisions and concerns over maintaining ties with the U.S.
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Gulf states unite to respond to Israel’s attack on Qatar, but find few options | News Channel 3-12
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