The assassination of Hamas officials in Qatar underscores two Israeli decisions of strategic significance. First, Qatar no longer enjoys immunity as a host for Hamas and other terrorist officials. The era of Qataris playing on both fields ia over. Second, Israel has effectively dismantled the framework of negotiations for a ceasfire and a hostage deal as they had been conducted until now- through Hamas representatives abroad. With this move, the Netanyahu government signals its determination to destroy every branch of Hamas, particularly those responsible for the October 7 attacks.
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