Lavie Suggests US-Israel Military Standoff With Qatar To Force Hamas’ Hand
In his thought-provoking opinion piece for The Media Line, veteran journalist Mark Lavie presents a bold scenario involving the United States and Israel positioning their naval forces off the coast of Qatar. Lavie suggests this aggressive posture as a potential strategy to compel Qatar to expel Hamas leaders it is allegedly harboring, thereby facilitating the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza. The author criticizes the international community’s diplomatic efforts with Qatar, deemed ineffective against the backdrop of Hamas’ violent actions, including the massacre and kidnapping of Israelis. Lavie argues that the financial and logistical support provided by Qatar to Hamas, including the funding of terrorist infrastructure, directly contributes to the ongoing conflict. He questions the rationale behind negotiating with entities like Qatar and Hamas, given their roles in the conflict, and proposes a more assertive approach that might involve a joint US-Israel military operation. This, he suggests, could force Qatar’s hand in ending its support for Hamas, potentially bringing an end to the hostilities. Lavie’s commentary challenges readers to reconsider the dynamics of international diplomacy and the fight against terrorism in the Middle East.
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