Israel’s Bold Missile Strike Reveals Flaws in Middle East Security and U.S. Regional Strategy

In a stunning demonstration of military innovation and geopolitical calculation, Israeli fighter jets launched ballistic missiles over the Red Sea to strike Hamas leaders gathered in Qatar last week. This attack, confirmed by U.S. defense officials, marks an alarming escalation that reveals significant gaps in Middle Eastern air defenses—gaps that jeopardize American interests and regional stability alike. Are Our Allies Truly Secure Under Washington’s Watch? The strike, conducted on September 9, killed six people in Doha and blindsided both Qatari authorities and their U.S. allies stationed at Al Udeid Air Base. How could such a high-stakes operation proceed without warning...