Israel and Qatar hold secret meeting in New York

The United States hosted representatives from Israel and Qatar in New York yesterday, Axios reported, stating that this is “the highest-level meeting between the countries since the deal to end the war in Gaza.” Qatar has hosted Hamas terrorists, and Israel struck a Hamas meeting in the nation’s capital in September, causing a diplomatic crisis. The U.S. views Qatar as an important ally and has been urging Israel to make amends. Compromising with nations that sponsor terrorism will ultimately backfire on the United States.