Israel's attack on Qatar eviscerates promise of US security umbrella for Gulf

An Israeli attack on Doha, Qatar targeted Hamas political officials who were discussing a US ceasefire proposal for Gaza. The strike, which reportedly had approval from the Trump administration, killed several people but missed its primary targets. This action has significant geopolitical implications, as Qatar is a major non-Nato US ally and hosts a large American military base near the attack site. The US's perceived acquiescence to the attack is causing Gulf states to question the reliability of the American security umbrella and reassess their regional defense strategies.