Israel's attack on Qatar: Is diplomacy now a target?
Stanly Johny speaks to us about what the recent attack on Qatar means for the country’s role as mediator, and whether Israel is signalling a new phase in its regional strategy.
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Show Notes
On september 9, 2025, Israeli forces launched an attack in Qatar in what is being seen as an unprecedented escalation beyond the Gaza conflict. The strike rattled Qatar, which has hosted Hamas’s political office for years and positioned itself as a key mediator in ceasefire and hostage negotiations. While Israel claims the strike was aimed at Hamas’s leadership, it has triggered wider concerns — about violations of sovereignty, the safety of negotiators, and the future of diplomacy in West Asia.
So, what does this escalation mean for Qatar’s role as mediator? How does it affect the future of negotiations with Hamas? Is Israel signalling a new phase in its regional strategy, and what might this mean for U.S. allies and European powers navigating the fallout?
Guest: Stanly Johny, International Affairs Editor, The Hindu
Host: Sharmada Venkatasubramanian
Edited by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian
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