It was reported that Israel had planned to strike high-ranking Hamas leaders located in Turkey before the attack on Qatar. However, because Ankara is a NATO member, this intention was not realized, and consequently, the attack was directed towards Qatar.
The editorial office, citing Al Akhbar, reports that the Israeli leadership backed down, fearing that a military operation against Turkey could make the country pay a "heavy price." According to the source, this approach reveals official Tel Aviv's strategic calculations in the region.
Analysts believe that this decision by Israel could seriously impact the change in the balance of power in the region and the future course of relations with Ankara.