中东的天空再次被战火撕裂，9月9日，以色列15架战机突袭卡塔尔首都多哈，目标直指哈马斯谈判代表团办公室。
这场看似精准打击的行动，不仅未能达成战略目标，反而像一颗投入平静湖面的巨石，激起国际社会的集体愤怒。
巴基斯坦总理谢里夫火速抵达多哈声援，埃及亮出与中国合作的军事底牌，沙特、伊朗、土耳其乃至欧盟纷纷站队谴责，一场由袭击引发的阵营对抗正在重塑中东格局。
And at the center of this storm, Qatar's choice may determine the balance of power in the region in the next decade...
UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrives in Qatar
Gambling logic in Israel
The Israeli raid on Doha is a rare blatant sovereignty violation in modern international relations.
According to a joint statement issued by the Israel Defense Forces and the State Security Administration, 15 fighter jets dispatched on the 9th crossed the border and rushed to the Hamas delegation's headquarters, trying to launch a precise strike against senior leaders who were directly responsible for the attack on Israel in October 2023.
But this "high-profile action, inefficient results" model left only thick smoke and ruins, failing to cause casualties, exposing the strategic anxiety of the Netanyahu government.
Israel attacks the capital of Qatar
In addition, the timing of the attack was intriguing, when the Hamas delegation was consulting with the United States in its office in Doha to discuss the Gaza ceasefire plan.
The Israeli side's move is actually a bomb under the negotiating table, intending to undermine any possibility of compromise. As UN Secretary-General Guterres said, "This move is a deliberate destruction of peaceful mediation".
Guterres
Although the Trump approval statement disclosed by the Israeli media was vaguely responded by the White House, it reflects the contradiction between the United States in the Middle East strategy. They need to maintain the superficial mediator image, but it is difficult to give up the indulgence of Israel's strategy.
However, from a deeper perspective, after the action, the domestic political crisis faced by the Netanyahu government has further intensified. Since 2025, the social division caused by Israel's judicial reform has continued to intensify, and the support rate of the wartime cabinet has continued to decline.
He wants to divert domestic conflicts by creating crises from abroad to achieve the goal of political self-rescue. But now it seems that this gambler logic is pushing the entire region to the brink of danger.
Netanyahu
The United Front of the Middle East, Western countries are no longer in the past
It is also worth mentioning that the role of the United States in this incident is an ambiguous complicity. Anonymous White House official admitted to AFP in advance, but did not stop the attack. The US Embassy in Qatar was silent while issuing a refuge order.
They have to protect the interests of their allies and avoid the entire region being out of control. They have always been dancing on the tip of the knife.
But this incident may become a turning point. As the host country of the United States' important military base in the Middle East, Qatar has become a target of attack. It can be seen that the unreliability of the United States' security commitments are.
US military base in Qatar
And the Arab world is well aware of this. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman directly called the Emir of Qatar, emphasizing the joint response to aggression, which is actually a public question of the trust of the United States.
In addition, in the face of Israel's provocation, the Arab countries have also shown a rare posture of unity in recent years. Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif personally went to Doha within 24 hours after the attack to interpret the alliance obligations of the Sunni Muslim community with his actions.
The Prime Minister of Pakistan met with Emir of Qatar
Egyptian President Sisi warned of the disastrous consequences and revealed that he had strengthened defense cooperation with China through cultural relics trusteeship. Jordanian King Abdullah II even bluntly stated that the security of Qatar is Jordan's security, forming a binding of security interests.
Behind this unity is the urgent need for regional security and autonomy of all countries. The deployment of the Red Flag-9 air defense system and the Pili-15 missiles by Egypt, as well as the reconciliation between Saudi Arabia and Iran under the mediation of China, all indicate that the Arab world is reducing its dependence on the West.
The Egyptian President meets with Emir of Qatar
International Trial: Rule Breakers and Order Reshapers
Israel's behavior this time has triggered the domino effect of the international law system. The EU clearly accused it of violating international law and undermining territorial integrity for the first time. Arab League Secretary-General Gate announced the launch of an emergency coordination mechanism, and even Germany, which is traditionally pro-Israeli, expressed its support for the investigation.
Behind the legal condemnation is the increasingly isolated reality of Israel, as a spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry warned, "If the international community continues to do nothing, it will trigger a more serious crisis."
In response, the UN Security Council held an emergency meeting, and Secretary-General Guterres emphasized in his statement that "invasion of Qatar's sovereignty and territorial integrity is unacceptable."
Guterres
He specifically pointed out that "Qatar plays a key role in mediating a ceasefire in Gaza and releasing hostages, and any act of undermining the process will exacerbate regional unrest."
It is also worth noting that China has taken a completely different path in the process, and has promoted regional reconciliation rather than direct military intervention. This diplomatic wisdom is gaining recognition from Arab countries by promoting the substantiveization of the two-state solution, promoting regional reconciliation rather than direct military intervention.
And no matter what, the Doha attacks ultimately point to a core issue, that is, the US-led Middle East security system has expired.
China implements a two-state solution
Military experts have noticed that Arab countries are accelerating the process of defense independence, Saudi Arabia has established a local defense industrial system, the UAE has developed independent drone technology, and Egypt has expanded the scale of military production. These measures are all weakening the influence of traditional weapons suppliers.
At the same time, the frequency of regional joint military exercises has increased. Three joint maritime exercises of Arab countries have been held in 2024, of which the most recent exercise in the Red Sea waters was participated by nine countries, including Qatar.
And Israel's madness has accelerated this process. When Netanyahu shouted to conquer the surrounding areas, the Arab countries have quietly built a new security network, a three-dimensional defense system that no longer relies on US aircraft carriers, but rely on regional cooperation and Eastern partners.
Middle East Countries
Conclusion
The smoke of Doha will eventually dissipate, but the geopolitical rift left by this attack is difficult to bridge.
Israel's gambler-style adventure has instead contributed to unprecedented unity in the Arab world; the United States' strategy is blurred, accelerating the pace of regional countries looking eastward.
The Middle East is no longer a chessboard for the game between great powers, but a protagonist who independently controls his destiny. The attack on Qatar is a cruel footnote to this historical change.
The collapse of the old order often begins with the craziest struggle of despair. In this era of reshuffle, the value of peace and stability is particularly precious. The international community needs new wisdom and courage to build a more just and stable regional order.
Information source: Emir of Qatar discusses the attack in Doha with the Egyptian Foreign Minister
Bei Wan Online 2025-09-11
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Information source: Pakistani Prime Minister condemns Israel's attack on Qatar
Global Network 2025-09-12
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After the Israeli attack, several Middle Eastern leaders visited Qatar to show their support
Observer Network 2025-09-10
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