Attack on Hamas in Doha: ‘Israel operating without fear of consequence, in environment of impunity’

Israel struck the headquarters of Hamas’ political leadership in Qatar as the group’s top figures gathered to consider a US proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The strike on the territory of a US ally marked a stunning escalation and risked upending talks aimed at winding down the war and freeing hostages. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the escalation of war in the Middle East, François Picard welcomes Dr H. A. Hellyer, Senior Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) for Defence and International Security Studies in London.