Qatar Seeks to Weaken Israel Internally, Expert Claims
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
Qatar is accused of seeking to destabilize Israel internally to boost its own diplomatic influence, according to Qatar specialist Ariel Admoni. Admoni stated that Qatar's strategy is political and strategic, aiming to weaken Israel, and compared it to past actions in Somalia. He believes the issue has become a domestic political concern for Israel and anticipates a sophisticated, rather than open, Israeli response.
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- Qatar is accused of seeking to destabilize Israel internally to enhance its diplomatic standing.
- Expert Ariel Admoni described Qatar's strategy as 'firefighter arsonist,' creating problems to mediate.
- Admoni cited a 2012 incident in Somalia as a precedent for Qatar's alleged methods.
- The issue of alleged Qatari interference has become a domestic political concern for Israel.
- Admoni anticipates a sophisticated Israeli response rather than an open conflict.
Qatar may be attempting to destabilize Israel to enhance its own diplomatic standing, according to Ariel Admoni, a specialist on the Gulf state. Speaking to i24NEWS, Admoni suggested that Qatar's strategy is primarily aimed at weakening Israel through political and strategic means, not solely religious ones. He described Qatar's approach as being a "firefighter arsonist," creating problems only to later mediate their resolution, citing a similar alleged strategy in Somalia in 2012 to increase its influence.
Admoni believes that if current suspicions of Qatari interference in Israeli elections are confirmed, they would align with this pattern of internal destabilization. He emphasized that the issue transcends foreign policy for Israel, becoming a matter of domestic politics. While acknowledging Qatar's relationship with Donald Trump, Admoni does not foresee Washington dictating Israel's response.
The expert also suggested that Qatar aims to avoid accusations of electoral interference that could jeopardize its relationship with the United States. Regarding potential Israeli retaliation, Admoni dismissed the possibility of an open conflict, deeming it strategically ineffective and diplomatically risky. Instead, he anticipates a more sophisticated response, predicting an escalation but not an open confrontation.
