Qatar attempting to distance itself from Hamas, look to West, expert tells ‘Post’
Dr. Ariel Admoni maintained that he had not seen a drastic change in the West's attitude, which still seems willing to accept Qatar’s "peace-maker" image.
Qatar is actively distancing itself from its ties with Hamas, according to Dr. Ariel Admoni, a researcher at Ariel University and the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security. The country has denied allegations that it knowingly funded the group, rejecting accusations that it provided $30 million per month to Hamas since 2018.
Admoni noted that Qatar's recent statements, including threats of legal action and countering accusations with claims that Israel's far right is using Qatar to deflect attention from domestic political failure, indicate a desire to rebrand itself. In a delicate period for the nation, Qatar has been seeking financial relationships with Western groups, such as Alphabet, Google, and J.P. Morgan Asset Management, as they are less likely to engage with a country associated with Hamas.
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