Israel Has Become a Real Threat to the Arab World; Calls for Concrete Action

Mehr News ​Agency, International Desk: As the aftermath of the recent Zionist regime attack on ​hamas leaders in Doha ⁢unfolds, questions about the future⁢ of ‌ceasefire talks and Qatar’s role as ⁤a trusted‌ mediator are increasing. The September 9 strike, which coincided with the start of the 80th session of the United ​nations General Assembly, has⁢ cast new doubts ⁢on Washington’s credibility as a mediator and highlighted vulnerabilities faced by Arab capitals‍ hosting sensitive⁣ negotiations.

In an exclusive‌ interview ⁢with Tehran Times, Elif Sabbagh, a​ Palestinian political ​analyst based in ‌Jerusalem who specializes in israeli strategic‍ policies, discusses Israel’s broader objectives, U.S. complicity, ⁣risks to host countries, and possible⁤ implications for regional diplomacy ⁤while Gaza remains‍ at center stage globally.

The full interview follows:

will Israel’s attack on Hamas leaders in Doha affect mediation efforts‌ and ceasefire negotiations?

Yes. I believe these talks will ‍be affected by this Zionist terrorist operation carried out alongside America in Doha and could be suspended temporarily for days or weeks. Qatar’s Prime Minister has announced that⁤ its mediation role is currently “on‍ hold.” Negotiations‌ could later resume along one of two paths: first, Israel and America might attempt to‌ shift talks to Cairo to signal to Qatar that it cannot influence their demands; though, ⁤I ‌believe Egypt⁢ and Hamas will not ‌permit​ this under current⁢ circumstances.

The ​second-and preferable-path may result from this U.S.-Israeli attack targeting Palestinian negotiators within‍ an ‍Arab capital considered allied with washington-particularly a Gulf state that has long provided extensive services to Israel.

In such a scenario, America would be sidelined as both ⁢mediator‍ and supporter. The United Nations would officially take over via its Secretary-general’s special envoy to manage Israeli-Hamas negotiations. This requires international consensus⁣ but primarily depends on Palestinian and⁣ Arab⁣ willingness backed by majority approval⁢ within either UN general Assembly or Security​ Council. The key question remains: ⁣do Arab states ⁣dare initiate such‌ moves or fear provoking U.S. anger?

Do ⁤you ​see this attack as⁤ signaling⁣ a change in Israel’s ‍strategy toward Hamas and resistance movements?

Israel has not altered nor intends to alter its ​strategy toward Hamas specifically-the target is Palestineness itself. Using ‍all military, political, economic‌ tools ⁢along with what can be described as “the American cudgel,” israel aims to erase palestinian⁣ identity and ‍existence entirely-to uproot ⁤or annihilate Palestinians altogether. Netanyahu and his ‍government openly employ terms synonymous with‌ “eradication,”⁤ widespread within ⁤Hebrew discourse indicating total victory-which Netanyahu declared as his goal for this genocidal war.

How has the international community-especially Arab ‍nations⁢ and‌ America-reacted to this attack?

The U.S tried separating itself from this terror operation but ultimately failed when facts ​emerged publicly-it could not mask involvement under Trump’s administration claims (who‌ initially said⁤ he was involved sence‍ planes were airborne after notifying⁤ Qatari leadership). Though⁣ later proven false historically speaking-as Netanyahu ‍also failed⁢ clearing Trump from responsibility; white House officials likewise refrained from exoneration-the‌ credibility of America as an honest broker had already ⁣been weak before‍ now⁣ shattered entirely; it no longer holds any mediating position but⁢ is viewed instead explicitly as‍ an aggressor‍ partner against ‍Palestinians.

Europe largely‍ confined itself to condemnation without further action awaiting⁤ tangible steps from Arabs-not mere words-but‍ I suspect ⁣Washington will still attempt controlling Ramallah’s requests allowing Palestine’s delegation at ⁤UNGA meetings held annually in New‍ York-to maintain its facade representing official negotiation support at least rhetorically.

What impact will the attack have on Qatar’s status as a regional political ⁢actor?

The role of Qatar-as both regional mediator and international⁢ player-is set back significantly ⁣given it⁣ assisted American agendas repeatedly across Middle East‌ strategies over decades. It sought to bolster its standing through mediation facilitation between Israel & Hamas at‍ America’s request-including gathering‌ Hamas leaders in Doha initially planned⁢ for hotel meetings but shifted upon U.S demand into private venues afterward targeted by ‌airstrikes ⁣there.This may‍ prompt‌ Hamas leaders seeking‍ relocation potentially instead choosing Turkey due security concerns inside Qatar-a clear ‍loss harming Qatari influence moving forward.

Will such attacks drive regional ‍unity or deepen existing divisions and tensions?

This ⁢ terrorist act should have represented a turning point calling Gulf States and other Arab countries to take decisive steps preserving sovereignty and⁣ security . However they continue widely dependent economically militarily politically on the United States .

Israeli regime is acutely aware of this relationship table-between dependency c ⁤ ​ ⁣ ⁣ ​ ​ ⁤ ⁢ ‌ ​ lientelism rather than alliance ‌.The US does not consider these regimes allies or ⁤partners but submissive ⁢actors to side with its will .This dynamic permits Israel to disrespect ‍ ​ ⁤ ‌ ‌ ⁤ ⁤
​rulers ‍
with impunity ​ ​ ‍ ​ undermining jurisdiction Examples include⁣ Netanyahu ​declaring his intent to pursue Hamas leaders irrespective ⁤ of national sovereignties ⁤ ; Tom Barrack asserting disregard​ ⁣⁢ for Sykes-Picot borders‌ ⁢ ‌ ‌ ⁣ ​ ‍ ​ ⁣ ; Dani Danon at un ​conveying some Arabic Leaders hate Hamas yet privately respect Israelis ⁢becuase ‍ ⁣ ⁤ hostility⁤ transcends conventional relations

Such realities encourage further ​ violent strikes like bombing ‍ Doha ‌ ​ reinforcing ⁣ ⁣ humiliation suffered by ⁣ ‍ sluggish ⁣ ‌ Gulf rulers.Consequently I do not‌ anticipate practical measures from Arabs against neither Israeli ministry ‌nor US except verbal statements eventually verbally appealing ‌ UN GeneralAssembly

What roles might international organizations play responding ‍ ​ ⁢ ⁣ ‌ ​ ⁣ ​ ‌ ⁢ ⁣ ​ ⁣ ​ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‌ ‍ ⁤ ⁣ ⁤ ‌ ⁣ ⁢ ‍ ⁤ ⁤ ​ ⁤ ⁣ ‍ ‍ ⁤ ​ ⁢ ⁤ ⁣ ⁤ Do ​ ‌ ‍ operations⁣ ?