Tuesday, October 25, 2011

"It would be little trouble for Qatar & Al Jazeera to produce several programs faintly sympathetic to Israel!"

"... THE SITUATION also gives Israel an opportunity to reach out to other friendly Arab states. Qatar is a prime candidate given both its amicable relations with Israel and a desire to become the Arab world’s diplomatic kingmaker. Sensing an opportunity, Qatar spearheaded the campaign against Gadaffi knowing that a new regime would be indebted to the monarchy. Israel can enhance Qatar’s diplomatic presence while Qatar can use its influence in the Arab world to make Israel more appealing to Libya and its people.
For better or worse, Qatar has skewed Al Jazeera’s coverage to coincide with its foreign policy, and it has undoubtedly played a large role in the Arab Spring. It would be little trouble for Qatar to produce several programs faintly sympathetic to Israel and Jews, such as an expose on Libyan Jewry or a positive piece on the Arab-Israeli experience.
Israel, on the other hand, can agree to Qatar’s longstanding request that it be given a primary role in Gaza’s redevelopment. That would indicate Israel’s recognition of Qatar’s preeminence in the Arab world. A large Qatari presence in Gaza would also serve Israel’s interests because it would overshadow any attempt by Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan to draw Hamas into his sphere of influence...."

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