Don’t be fooled – no jet could cross those skies without U.S approval!
GAROWE, Somalia (AQRI.net) — Following Israel’s audacious strike in Doha, experts are united on one point: no jet or missile could have entered Qatar’s heavily monitored skies without U.S. knowledge, if not outright approval.
Qatar’s skies under surveillance
Qatar hosts the Al-Udeid Air Base, equipped with advanced radar systems that monitor airspace across the Gulf. Any aerial movement — military or civilian — is logged in real time. For this reason, analysts say the Israeli strike could not have been a surprise to U.S. forces.
Israel bombed Doha, right where America runs its largest airbase
“If you believe Washington didn’t know, you don’t understand how the system works,” said Abdullahi Farah, a former Somali defense attaché. “The radar sees everything. The question is not whether they knew, but whether they allowed it.”
Washington’s silence
The Biden administration has not confirmed whether it had prior knowledge of the Israeli strike. Officials have limited their comments to expressing “concern for stability” and urging restraint.
For critics, that silence speaks volumes. “This was a green light, or at the very least, a wink and a nod,” argued regional affairs expert Layla Hassan.
A growing sense of betrayal
For Qatar, a nation that has balanced its alliances carefully between Washington and regional actors, the strike represents a deep betrayal. Doha has been a vital intermediary in hostage talks, ceasefire negotiations, and humanitarian aid corridors.
Now, with Hamas officials nearly targeted in the capital, Qatari leaders feel exposed. “This is not just an attack on Hamas,” one Qatari official said. “It is an attack on Qatar’s sovereignty, and on the credibility of its partnership with the United States.”
Strategic implications
Analysts argue that by allowing or ignoring the strike, Washington has undermined its own credibility in the Gulf. Nations like Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Kuwait are watching closely to see whether U.S. bases in their countries might also be used as silent gateways for Israeli operations.
Global reactions
Human rights organizations have demanded an inquiry into how the strike was possible. At the United Nations, calls are growing for an investigation into both Israel’s actions and the potential complicity of U.S. forces.
Conclusion
The Doha strike has created more questions than answers. Above all, it has shattered the illusion of U.S. neutrality in the conflict, convincing many that Washington is not just an observer — but a participant.
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