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Qatar Strike Exposes Cracks in Arab–Israel Peace

Eriki Joan UgunushebyEriki Joan Ugunushe
September 15, 2025
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Qatar Strike Exposes Cracks in Arab–Israel Peace
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The September 9 Israeli strike in Qatar was not just another episode in the endless cycle of Middle East violence, It was a warning shot that revealed how fragile the so-called Arab–Israel peace really is. The strike, which Israel claimed was aimed at Hamas leadership but ended up killing five lower-level members, triggered immediate fallout in Gulf capitals. The timing and location of this strike could not have been more deliberate—or more dangerous.

For years, Arab leaders have balanced between quiet deals with Israel and public outrage over Palestine. The Abraham Accords were sold as the start of a new era, proof that Arab nations could set aside history for economics and security. But when Israel decided to extend its fight into Qatar, one of the Gulf’s most symbolic and politically active states, the illusion of calm shattered. Suddenly, the handshake politics of 2020 feel hollow.

Qatar Strike Exposes Cracks in Arab–Israel Peace

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  • A Region Pulled in Two Directions
  • Israel’s Defiance, Arab States’ Dilemma
  • A Fragile Future

A Region Pulled in Two Directions

On one hand, Gulf states like the UAE and Bahrain still want the trade, technology, and security ties that normalization with Israel promised. On the other hand, every fresh Israeli attack on Arab soil pulls them back into the old language of solidarity with Palestine. The Doha emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic leaders made this contradiction clear. Leaders openly warned that Israel’s “hostile acts” threaten coexistence.

The urgency of the UN Human Rights Council debate in Geneva is another layer of the same struggle. Pakistan and Kuwait pushed for the debate, not just to condemn Israel, but to test how far Gulf states will go when the fight comes too close to home. If Israel can bomb in Qatar and walk away with only words of disapproval, then what does peace even mean?

Israel’s Defiance, Arab States’ Dilemma

Israel dismissed the UN debate as “absurd,” showing no sign of backing down. That reaction alone proves why Arab states are trapped. They want to keep their agreements with Israel alive, but Israel has no interest in slowing down its campaign, whether in Gaza or beyond. For Israel, this is about self-defense and eliminating Hamas at any cost. For Arab leaders, it’s about survival, balancing American alliances, oil deals, and regional pride while avoiding being branded traitors to Palestine.

The Qatar strike has therefore forced Arab leaders to confront a painful truth: peace with Israel is built on sand. One airstrike was enough to shake the ground. The deaths of 64,000 Palestinians in Gaza since 2023 already made normalization look cynical, but this attack on Qatari soil makes it look impossible.

A Fragile Future

The real danger is that this strike sets a precedent. If Israel can expand its war beyond Gaza without consequence, then no Arab state can claim it is safe from being dragged in. And if Arab leaders cannot defend their own borders or their own political dignity, public anger could soon erupt in ways that make quiet diplomacy impossible.

The Qatar strike exposes cracks in Arab, Israel peace that can no longer be patched with fine photos or trade deals. It shows that the Middle East is still caught in its oldest conflict—and that even new agreements cannot erase old wounds. For all the talk of “new beginnings” since the Abraham Accords, the truth is clearer now: peace without justice is nothing more than a temporary ceasefire, and Qatar may have just proved it.

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Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe is a dedicated news writer and an aspiring entertainment and media lawyer. Graduated from the University of Ibadan, she combines her legal acumen with a passion for writing to craft compelling news stories.Eriki's commitment to effective communication shines through her participation in the Jobberman soft skills training, where she honed her abilities to overcome communication barriers, embrace the email culture, and provide and receive constructive feedback. She has also nurtured her creativity skills, understanding how creativity fosters critical thinking—a valuable asset in both writing and law.

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