"US political analyst John Mearsheimer argues that Israel attacked Qatar to preclude any closure to the war on Gaza. In the aftermath of an Israeli attack on Qatar targeting the leadership of Hamas, American political scientist John Mearsheimer argues, The Israelis are interested in making sure there are no negotiations that settle the conflict in Gaza. Mearsheimer tells host Steve Clemons that the United States and Israel basically act as a tag team, and despite a mild rebuke by President Donald Trump, the US supports Israel unconditionally."
"Mearsheimer tells host Steve Clemons that the United States and Israel basically act as a tag team, and despite a mild rebuke by President Donald Trump, the US supports Israel unconditionally. He adds that Israel has three main strategic goals: expand territory, move the Palestinians out of all conquered territory, and ensure that all countries in the region are weak."
Israel attacked Qatar targeting Hamas leadership to preclude any closure to the Gaza war and to prevent negotiations that would settle the conflict. The United States and Israel operate as a tag team, with US backing remaining effectively unconditional despite a mild rebuke from President Donald Trump. The attack on Qatar is presented as part of a strategy to ensure there are no diplomatic pathways toward ending hostilities in Gaza. Israel's three strategic goals are territorial expansion, removal of Palestinians from conquered territory, and keeping regional countries weak, outcomes that the attack aims to advance.
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