Doha fears that under the influence of the Saudi-led bloc, the US could withdraw its massive Al Udeid air basefrom Qatar, making the tiny state vulnerable to invasion from bigger neighbors.
While courting those who facilitate and justify Israel’s crimes against Palestinians in Washington, Qatar presents itself as one of the key supporters of Palestinians under siege in Gaza.
Qatar funds projects and provides aid to the territory that has been under a devastating Israeli siege for more than a decade.