""Qatar has sought to use its vast wealth to win over Hamas
with investments and humanitarian aid and encouraging Arab partners to do the
same — part of the hyper-rich U.S. allied nation's broader campaign to bring
under its wing Islamist movements that have risen to power in the region the
past two years. Qatar's influence with Hamas could edge it away from armed
action toward diplomacy. Iran, meanwhile, is invigorating its longtime role as
the builder of the rocket arsenal for Hamas' military wing. For Hamas, there are
benefits in both directions — and it's happy to play both sides.""