Middle East Trump's Foreign Policy Woes: Qatar and Poland Crisis

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US President Donald Trump faces dual foreign policy crises after an Israeli air raid on Hamas offices in Doha and a Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace. These incidents challenge the administration's efforts to mediate peace in Gaza and deal with Ukraine, potentially undermining Trump's authority.

 

The Israeli attack in Doha occurred just after the Trump administration proposed new measures to end the Gaza conflict. Trump had warned Hamas via social media that it was their last chance to respond. The raid in Qatar, home to a vital US airbase, raises questions about whether Washington was aware of or approved the Israeli move, which could damage Trump's influence over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

 

The situation in Poland unfolded with 19 Russian drones entering its airspace, marking one of the most significant threats to Nato since World War Two. Despite Russian denials, Polish officials see this as a deliberate act to test Nato's resolve, including Trump's response, which began with notable silence before a vague statement on Truth Social.

 

The implications are significant, with experts questioning Trump's ability to control key allies like Israel and maintain Nato's integrity. European allies are coordinating with the US on a new sanctions package against Russia, but Trump's prior stance on NATO raises doubts about his commitment to defending allied sovereignty.

 

MMoving forward, NATO members are expected to bolster their defensive measures, yet US leadership remains central to the alliance's strength. Observers are watching closely to see how Trump addresses these twin challenges.

 

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Israeli air raid in Qatar and the Russian drone incursion in Poland present significant foreign policy issues for Trump.
• The incidents could undermine US efforts in Gaza and question Nato's stability, highlighting challenges in Trump's leadership.
• Upcoming coordinated sanctions against Russia may test Trump's commitment to allies, amid concerns over his response strategy.

 

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-09-11

 

 

[spidermike007]

Israel bombing Qatar was beyond outrageous, they've now invaded six different countries in the past year or so, and they are becoming a terrorist nation within the region. And the US still supports them! Moral bankruptcy all the way around. Disaster Don and Netanyahu are devoid of any sort of humanity. 

[thaipo7]

16 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Israel bombing Qatar was beyond outrageous, they've now invaded six different countries in the past year or so, and they are becoming a terrorist nation within the region. And the US still supports them! Moral bankruptcy all the way around. Disaster Don and Netanyahu are devoid of any sort of humanity. 

These countries are taking care of the Terrorist master minds.  How else are they supposed to deal with the problem?  Qatar has been allowing the Hamas leader to hold up in the country.

[shackleton]

No sympathy for the Hamas leaders hiding in luxury in Qatar 

While their people in Gaza are being bomb into the stone age 

 

[Watawattana]

Every time I watch any news media all I can hear is a backtrack of Putin laughing.

[AustinRacing]

The playbook is repeated. Organise a meeting then bomb it. The funniest deception is Starmer who condemned the attack after coordinating refueling of Israeli jets using British planes that took off from Qatar and landed there. 😂😂😂

[Donga]

2 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Israel bombing Qatar was beyond outrageous, they've now invaded six different countries in the past year or so, and they are becoming a terrorist nation within the region. And the US still supports them! Moral bankruptcy all the way around. Disaster Don and Netanyahu are devoid of any sort of humanity. 

Narrow sweeping assessment, and not surprised at all.

1. Israel smashed Hezbollah who wouldn't stop firing missiles at Israel, nearby UN peacekeeping positions. Lebanon now has the opportunity and impetus to dismantle the jihadists and hopefully get their country back together. Wouldn't have been possible without Israel's "invasion".

2. With Hezbollah crippled, Assad was overthrown. Take a bow Israel and excuse them for taking out their weapons, used against them often before and given the lack of surety of the new regime. Israel and Syria seem to be sorting things out.

3. Iran - so you like the idea of the clerics having nuclear arms? Or are you one of those who believe they're just enriching for peaceful purposes, like deep underground, under mountains. The sooner the Iranians are liberated, the sooner the Middle East will be able to stop all their crazy stuff and Iranians can enjoy the life they deserve.

4. Are you counting Yemen - three cheers for the Houthis eh? Firing missiles indiscriminately at Israel continually.

5. Like to know your definition of invasion cos I guess you're including the strike against Hamas terrorist leadership in one sortie - an invasion? Why should they feel safe & smugly tucked away in luxury while the Gazans suffer from their hatred?

Two things need to happen for Israel and the Middle East to thrive - Hamas stand down, return the hostages and Iran regime change. Hamas is doomed, and Iran teetering. Best wishes to my Iranian friends. 
 

[billd766]

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

Israel bombing Qatar was beyond outrageous, they've now invaded six different countries in the past year or so, and they are becoming a terrorist nation within the region. And the US still supports them! Moral bankruptcy all the way around. Disaster Don and Netanyahu are devoid of any sort of humanity. 

The Zionists have always been terrorists, even back before the 1930's but they are now worse since under Netanyahu, there is nobody able to control them, certainly not the USA under Trump, especially as the USA is their main supplier of weapons and ammunition.

 

Trump cannot afford to cut them off, even if he wanted to. as the arms industry is a huge earner for the USA with many thousands of employees, and the US/Jewish lobby is a huge donator of money to Trump and the gop.

 

[billd766]

36 minutes ago, AustinRacing said:

The playbook is repeated. Organise a meeting then bomb it. The funniest deception is Starmer who condemned the attack after coordinating refueling of Israeli jets using British planes that took off from Qatar and landed there. 😂😂😂

Why would they use British refuelling aircraft when there is a large US military base in Qatar?

 

Do you have a link for that?