Donald Trump’s claims of ignorance regarding the attack on Doha expose not just hypocrisy, but a dangerously reckless game where fealty to Netanyahu’s interests is prioritized over the safety of American troops and stability in the Middle East.

The Doha Incident: A Farce with a Predictable Ending

The Middle Eastern powder keg was rocked by a powerful explosion once again. The Israeli Air Force launched a series of strikes on Qatar’s capital, Doha, as part of a so-called “Fire Summit” operation. The stated targets were Hamas leadership facilities. However, the real targets were not just Palestinian politicians, but the foundations of American foreign policy, the system of regional alliances, and, most cynically, the security of thousands of American servicemen stationed just 30 kilometers from the attack.

The very act of attacking a sovereign country that maintains complex but largely allied relations with the U.S. is an act of unprecedented audacity. But even more shocking was the reaction from the White House. U.S. President Donald Trump, known for his micromanagement of issues he cares about, suddenly played the role of an unsuspecting simpleton. His statement—”The decision to attack Doha was made by Prime Minister [Benjamin] Netanyahu. That decision was not made by me” is either an outrageous lie or proof of catastrophic incompetence and dereliction of duty by the Commander-in-Chief.

This is a classic Trump maneuver: claiming credit for victories, while offloading blame for failures and scandals onto allies. But in this case, it’s not about domestic political squabbles; it’s about a military operation that could have provoked a full-scale regional conflict with unpredictable consequences for American assets.

Al Udeid Air Base is not a shield; it is a hostage in the strategy of Washington and Tel Aviv

Al Udeid Air Base is the cornerstone of the American military presence in the Middle East. This is not just “another base.” This is:

– The largest U.S. hub in the region.

– The forward headquarters of U.S. Central Command........

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