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Foreign Minister Penny Wong condemned Israel’s airstrikes, saying they will “obviously make it harder” to reach a peace deal and they risk further escalation in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
What does it mean for ceasefire negotiations?
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said Qatar reserved “the right to respond to this blatant attack”, calling the strike a “pivotal moment” for the region.
What are Netanyahu’s ambitions in the region?
Parmeter said Netanyahu wants to ensure Israel’s safety in the region above all else.
“He is prioritising his own political survival over the release of the hostages, which is what is now being openly said among those trying to put pressure on the Netanyahu government to effect the release of the hostages,” he said.
“The radical elements in his government that hold a lot of sway there are steadily against any kind of compromises.”
What does this attack mean for future of Gaza and hostages?
“And there are close to a million people at the moment in Gaza City that are supposed to leave their houses and are being killed on a daily basis, as well as in the rest of the Strip.”
Can US involvement help?
“But Trump is not showing a coherent foreign policy or any kind of strategic thinking, more like ad hoc, short-term thinking, and what looks good in the media.”
“He [Trump] also wants to maintain healthy relations with both Qatar and the Arab world,” he said.
