Secret Israeli Campaign Against Qatar Funding Hamas Fizzles Out
A covert initiative involving 30 senior Israeli figures aimed at exerting global pressure on Qatar over its funding of Hamas was abandoned shortly before revelations emerged about political-diplomatic ties. The group, which included prominent individuals, formed a secret WhatsApp group on the sixth day of the "Swords of Iron" war, coinciding with the establishment of the emergency cabinet.
Their objective was to mobilize international opposition to Qatar's financial support for the Gaza-based militant group. The campaign involved intensive, voluntary efforts over a month. However, the project ultimately lost momentum and was shelved.
This development occurred just before the exposure of Qatar's complex political and diplomatic relationships, which the article implies were a factor in the campaign's demise or irrelevance. The timing suggests the initiative may have been overtaken by broader geopolitical events or a shift in strategy.
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