Staff Reports
Dr. Zuhdi Jasser’s recent appearance on a leading conservative news channel shone a bright and necessary spotlight on Qatar’s troubling role in global terrorism. As a veteran, physician, and staunch advocate for true democratic reform in the Muslim world, Jasser did not mince words: Qatar’s ongoing sponsorship of Hamas and its cozy relationship with the Muslim Brotherhood have deadly consequences for innocent civilians across the globe. His voice is a wake-up call for Americans who believe that our national security must come before diplomatic niceties.
Jasser was resolute in reminding viewers that Hamas is not just a local menace, but a group with American, Israeli, and Muslim blood on its hands. He rebuked the notion that merely residing within a sovereign state’s borders should shield these terrorists from accountability. Historical precedent, he argued, favors decisive action against those who harbor murderers under the guise of political asylum. Nations must refuse to play along with these charades, no matter how lucrative Qatar’s gas pipelines may be.
One of the most alarming aspects exposed in the interview is Qatar’s dual game—projecting itself as a Western ally while funnelling resources and legitimacy to extremists. While Congress debates designating the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization, legislators and voters alike should recognize that Qatar’s economic and ideological investments fuel chaos. Friends of the West do not secretly bankroll those intent on destroying Western institutions. The real risk lies in letting such duplicity go unchecked just to maintain the illusion of political stability.
Equally disturbing is Jasser’s critique of Al Jazeera, which serves not as a beacon of free press but as an arm of Qatari state propaganda. By spreading anti-Western narratives and glamorizing Hamas, this network manipulates global perceptions to benefit its sponsors’ radical agenda. Americans must question why so many in the press give Qatar a free pass, even as their airwaves are weaponized against American interests and values.
Jasser’s call for clarity and backbone in foreign policy is as urgent as ever. The Middle East’s shifting alliances demand that we separate genuine partners from actors who exploit diplomatic channels while abetting terror. For too long, Western leaders have hoped that economic ties would temper extremism; instead, they have enabled bad actors to operate with impunity. U.S. policymakers must recognize the existential dangers posed by organizations like Hamas—and the regimes supporting them—if we are to preserve our nation’s safety and the future of liberty itself.
