Morning Joe Israel's strike in Doha upends Gaza war ceasefire talk
Sep 10, 2025
David Ignatius, a renowned columnist and associate editor for The Washington Post, dives into the complex world of foreign policy and national security. He discusses the implications of Israel's recent airstrike in Doha, highlighting its effect on the Gaza conflict and ceasefire negotiations. Ignatius discusses regional stability, the diminishing role of Qatar as a mediator, and how changing U.S.-Israel relations are influencing the geopolitics of the area. The conversation is a riveting mix of serious insights on global security and the consequences of these military actions.
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Netanyahu Prioritizes Military Endgame
- Netanyahu appears to favor a military end to the Gaza war over diplomacy and is willing to scuttle ceasefire talks.
- That strategy risks blowing up U.S.-brokered negotiations and undermining Qatar's mediator role.
Doha Strike Sank Hostage Negotiations
- The Qatar meeting was reportedly convened to consider a Trump administration ceasefire proposal that included immediate hostage releases.
- The Israeli strike in Doha likely destroyed that negotiating channel and damaged Qatar's intermediary role.
Military Victory Leaves Deep Governance Gaps
- Israel believes a full military defeat of Hamas is possible but faces huge governance and humanitarian questions for Gaza's two million residents.
- Critics warn military victory risks creating another generation of militants amid famine and mass casualties.
