Qatar executed a calculated strategy to position itself at the center of the Israel-Hamas hostage crisis. Evidence reveals a four-pronged operation that allowed Doha to control negotiations, manipulate public opinion, protect Hamas leadership, and portray itself as an indispensable mediator.

This strategy secured unprecedented Qatari influence over Israel, Hamas, hostage families, and American policy.

The first prong is Qatari lobbying in Washington to pressure Israel. According to U.S. federal disclosure records, Qatar spent over $6 billion lobbying the U.S. government and funding universities.