**Tactical Failure, Strategic Success: The Israeli Strike’s Main Achievements**
During his visit to Israel last week, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged that Israel’s recent strike in Qatar had stirred tensions. However, he emphasized the importance of moving forward, supporting Israel, and focusing on the ongoing Hamas threat and the critical hostage issue.
The strike’s primary achievements, according to observers, lie not in immediate tactical gains but in the powerful messages it conveyed. These messages have significant implications for the broader strategic landscape in the region.
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By RAPHAEL BENLEVI
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-868353
