Could it be that Qatar funds Hamas not just because they agree ideologically, but also because Hamas can hamper Israel from helping regional "competitors" of the Qataris?
I've known about Qatar's financial influence, but can now see clearly how their game is being played thanks to you, Joshua. As I read, it sounded like a "Theatre of the Absurd." I agree with you that Israel and the Saudis were close to a normalization agreement and it was too close for comfort for Qatar, Iran, etc. As you said and identified, Qatar money can be influential on both sides of the political spectrum, but therein lies the danger for the US and anywhere else they have influence. How far will our politicians go to put us in danger in exchange for their deep pockets? That's for the future, but the future may be closer than we think.
I've known about Qatar's financial influence, but can now see clearly how their game is being played thanks to you, Joshua. As I read, it sounded like a "Theatre of the Absurd." I agree with you that Israel and the Saudis were close to a normalization agreement and it was too close for comfort for Qatar, Iran, etc. As you said and identified, Qatar money can be influential on both sides of the political spectrum, but therein lies the danger for the US and anywhere else they have influence. How far will our politicians go to put us in danger in exchange for their deep pockets? That's for the future, but the future may be closer than we think.
And Qatar is using its money to infiltrate and compromise state security, as in the US.
And role of Israel’s support of Quatar’s support $ of Hamas ?
Also problematic