This episode analyses the regional and international impact of Israel’s recent airstrike on Doha, which targeted Hamas leaders on Qatar’s soil. Drawing on columns from leading policy outlets, it synthesizes how the attack disrupted ceasefire talks, provoked Gulf backlash, and undermined trust in United States security guarantees. The text highlights Israel’s shift toward an “anywhere” doctrine, the Gulf states’ closing ranks around Qatar, and Europe’s growing debate over imposing costs on Israel. It explains how this event marks a hinge moment: Israel is doubling down on military force, Gulf powers on stability and diplomacy, and the U.S. is caught in between. The analysis concludes with short- and medium-term signals to watch, including shifts in mediation, normalization, U.S.–Israel relations, and the regional order.