Carlson attacks Israel in Doha and sparks controversy over Israeli influence in America

Journalist Ben Samuels mentioned in a report published by the “Haaretz” newspaper that American conservative media personality Tucker Carlson exploited his participation in the annual Doha Forum in Qatar to attack Israel and its supporters in Washington, in a move that deepened the dispute within the Republican Party regarding the relationship with Israel and the extent of its influence in American politics.

During a dialogue with the Qatari Prime Minister, Carlson denied accusations that he was being paid by Qatar, and affirmed that he plans to buy a house in Doha because it is a beautiful city, adding that he is a free American and will be wherever he wants.

The Qatari Prime Minister pointed out during the conversation that there are parties seeking to destabilize the relationship between Qatar and the United States and distort the image of everyone who visits Doha.

He described the relationship between the two countries as beneficial to both parties, stressing that Qatar does not receive aid from the United States, but rather cooperates and invests with it, in an implicit reference to the nature of the relationship between Washington and Tel Aviv.

Ben Samuels quoted Carlson as saying that former US President Donald Trump personally intervened after the Israeli strike that targeted a site in Doha in September.

Carlson explained that Trump asked the Israelis to apologize to Qatar, and sided with an Arab country against Israel in this matter, which is a rare occurrence.

The Qatari Prime Minister mentioned that Qatar cooperated with Israeli governments and intelligence agencies in some files at the request of the United States, especially with regard to financial support arrangements for Hamas.

On the sidelines of the forum, Carlson was asked about the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), and he replied that some are seeking to force the American people to submit.

The report indicates that Carlson repeated his criticisms of the pro-Israel lobby, within the framework of his political vision consistent with the "America First" direction supported by Trump.

A number of right-wing politicians and commentators accused him of being a paid Qatari agent, considering that his appearance at the forum and alignment with Qatar is a promotional service for it and against Israel.

The co-founder of the Carlson media network responded by publishing pictures of Carlson pointing his middle finger at critics, and other pictures of him with Donald Trump Jr., in a political message about the Trump family's position towards Qatar.

The Haaretz report indicated that Trump repeatedly praised Qatar, describing it as a key ally and an effective mediator who helped end the Gaza war, despite Israel's accusations that Qatar facilitates Hamas's influence and finances it.

The Qatari Prime Minister clarified that his country will not bear the cost of rebuilding Gaza, saying that it is not the one who will pay the price for what others have destroyed.

Ben Samuels quoted Republican sources as saying that some supporters of Israel accuse prominent figures in the Trump administration of being motivated by financial ties with Qatar.

Haaretz concluded its report by referring to a tripartite meeting between the United States, Israel and Qatar in New York, aimed at rebuilding relations after the Israeli strike on Doha.