Israel must target Qatar once Gaza war ends, military chief warns

Maj Gen Jacob Amidror has launched a forceful attack on Qatar, suggesting that once the Gaza conflict concludes, Israel should pursue aggressive action against the Gulf state. Speaking on Israeli radio station 103fm, the military strategist expressed serious concerns about international intervention in Gaza, warning that foreign forces deployed to the territory could significantly constrain Israeli military operations and decision-making. Amidror’s comments represent an escalation in Israeli rhetoric directed at Qatar, which has faced increasing criticism from Jerusalem over its alleged support for Hamas and its role as an intermediary in ceasefire negotiations. The senior military figure also addressed two other pressing security challenges facing Israel: ongoing diplomatic engagements with Iran and the critical test of dismantling Hezbollah’s arsenal in Lebanon. His remarks suggest a hardline approach to multiple simultaneous security threats, indicating that some Israeli military figures view the current conflict as part of a broader regional struggle requiring extended operations beyond Gaza’s borders.

Source: Maariv — Original article in Hebrew.