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Analysis: What does Israel’s attack on Qatar mean for regional security?
After Israel’s attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar, Gulf countries are wondering what US protection is worth.
16 Sep 2025
For decades, the Gulf States thought their security was guaranteed through their relationship with the United States. Now, after Israel’s attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar, the Gulf countries are left wondering if that is still the case, especially because the aggression came from one of the US’s most important allies. Al Jazeera looks at the attack on Qatar and its implications on the security situation in the region.