Watch Turkiye and Iran after Israel's strike in Qatar: analysis
Israel's strike on targets in Qatar seems to have had backing from the US. But it will be the regional players who decide what happens next.
Türkiye and Iran's reaction to Israeli air strikes on targets in Doha will determine how the next phase of the middle east conflict evolves, according to a briefing note from security analysts.US president Donald Trump has said he is disappointed with the development and that Washington was not given sufficient notice to warn Qatar. However, the response of regional powers remains to be seen.A lack of response may embolden Israel to go after further targets in neighbouring nations, the report from Amana-ai suggested.
Around 10 Israeli jets are believed to have been involved in the attacks which were described as targeted in order to avoid collateral damage. Senior figures including Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas's leader in Gaza and Khaled Mashaal, its leader abroad, were among the targets, according to Israeli media.Qatar described the strike as "cowardly" and a violation of international law.
Amana's report indicated that regional responses were expected to be limited, given Israel's military strength and the damage done to groups such as Hezbollah and Hamas itself, which might once have been expected to extract revenge.
The implications for ceasefire talks which have been brokered by Qatar is significant, as it has previously tried to take a neutral position in the conflict.
[This article was updated to clarify that the US said it was not given advanced notice of the Israeli strikes.]
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