Military Expert Explains Why Israel’s Attack In Qatar Was ‘Not Worth It’

Retired Adm. James Stavridis said the risks of Israel’s decision to attack Hamas’ political leaders who were in Doha, Qatar, to discuss a U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal on Tuesday outweighed the potential benefits of the raid, during an interview with CNN on Wednesday.

Speaking to CNN’s John Berman, Stavridis explained why the operation was, in his words, “not worth it.”

“Tactically, this really diminishes the opportunity for life for the hostages” held by Hamas in Gaza, Stavridis said. “Secondly, operationally, I think this is going to only encourage Israel to continue ground operations in Gaza. That’s going to kill thousands of civilians, probably hundreds of Israeli troops as well.”