Doha: American analysts and experts have raised alarms over the recent Israeli attack on Doha, which targeted the residential headquarters of several Hamas leaders. They state that this act constitutes a "regrettable incident" and a clear violation of international norms.

According to Union of OIC News Agencies, the attack threatens Qatar's vital role in regional mediation and poses a significant challenge to United States diplomacy in the region.

In exclusive statements to the Qatar News Agency (QNA), Dr. Paul Davis, Vice President of Government Business Development at Securdam and Founder of Jans Think International Security, expressed that the attack was unexpected and caught the United States off guard. Davis highlighted that this incident could severely impact Washington's relations with Gulf states and complicate diplomatic efforts regarding the Gaza conflict. He emphasized that targeting Doha undermines international norms that protect mediators from harm.

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy, a member of the US Senate, echoed these concerns by labeling the attack as a "clear violation of international law." In his statements, Murphy pointed out that Qatar has long served as a mediator between groups like the Taliban and Hamas and legitimate states such as the United States and Israel, often at Washington's request. He stressed that Qatar's role as a mediator is crucial, and the airstrikes it received in return are unjustifiable.

Robert Malley, the former US envoy for Iran and former advisor to President Barack Obama on Middle East affairs, further asserted that the strike indicates the Israeli government's disinterest in reaching a negotiated resolution to the conflict in Gaza. Malley warned that this attack damages the prospects for future mediation and noted the lack of widespread political opposition within Israel, which, according to him, signals an acceptance of policies geared towards total destruction and unconditional surrender.