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Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders meeting in Doha has upended hostage negotiations, drawn public criticism from President Trump, and intensified scrutiny of Qatar’s dual role as both host to Hamas’s leadership and key partner of Washington.

In this episode, Dr. Michael Oren joins host Aviva Klompas to break down what we know about the strike, the message Israel intended to send, and what it means for the hostages and U.S.–Israel relations.

New Words From Michael Oren:

Felicitous – Marked by good fortune or happiness