How Israel's strike on Qatar could backfire

Hamas is a Palestinian Islamist fundamentalist organization that has been designated as a terrorist group by several countries. It governs the Gaza Strip and is known for its armed resistance against Israel.

Israel is a country located in the Middle East, on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It is known for its rich history, diverse landscapes, and significant religious importance to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

To hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other implement; to stop work in order to force an employer to comply with demands.

The plural form of 'state,' referring to organized political communities under one government or sovereign territories. As a verb, it is the third-person singular present form of 'state,' meaning to express or declare something formally in speech or writing.