For years, Israel has treated Qatar as an unavoidable partner. Successive governments accepted its role as a mediator with Hamas. Western leaders praised its diplomatic efforts. International media portrayed it as a bridge between civilizations. But after October 7, that illusion should have ended.

This week, former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced that if elected, he will designate Qatar as an enemy state. The response from Doha was immediate. Qatari officials described themselves as a peaceful nation committed to regional stability and accused Bennett of........

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