One Decision Ex-Israeli PM on Netanyahu's Motives in Gaza, Qatar Fallout
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Sep 11, 2025 
Ehud Olmert, former Israeli Prime Minister, provides critical insights into Netanyahu's strategy in Gaza. He argues that the quest for ‘total victory’ is unrealistic and warns of significant diplomatic repercussions, including potential sanctions. Olmert reflects on his attempts to revive a two-state solution, highlighting the need for international cooperation. They also discuss the precarious nature of Israel's military actions against Hamas leaders in Qatar and the deepening divide between Netanyahu and global leaders.
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Strike In Qatar Undermines Mediators
- Israel's strike in Qatar risked humiliating a friendly mediator and destabilising Gulf alliances.
- Ben Wallace warns such actions undermine long-term peace and push regional partners away.
Mossad's Covert Methods Versus Public Strikes
- Ben Wallace recalls Mossad's covert operations like the UAE assassination posing as tennis players and using British passports.
- He uses that example to contrast covert ops with the high-profile Qatar strike that publicly humiliated a host nation.
Missed Targets, Strategic Backfire
- The reported strike failed to kill senior negotiators and instead humiliated Qatar while straining US and UK relations.
- Kate McCann stresses the strategic downside of attacking a country hosting peace talks.