Why is Netanyahu lashing out at Egypt, Jordan and Qatar? | Inside Story

Since the start of Israel's war on Gaza in early October, its tenuous relations with countries in the region have come under increasing strain. It's accused Egypt of blocking aid deliveries to Gaza and criticised Qatar's role in mediating the release of Israeli captives. Israel also says it might not renew a long-standing water agreement with Jordan because Amman has denounced its military offensive in Gaza. Is Benjamin Netanyahu criticising Cairo, Doha and Amman for political gain, as he faces calls to step down? And how will his condemnation of these countries affect ongoing negotiations towards a ceasefire? Presenter: Nastasya Tay Guests: H A Hellyer -- Senior Associate Fellow of the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies Sultan Barakat -- Professor of Public Policy at Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Doha Akiva Eldar -- Israeli political analyst, journalist and author Subscribe to our channel Follow us on Twitter Find us on Facebook Check our website: Download AJE Mobile App: #Netanyahu #BenjaminNetanyahu #Qatar #Egypt #QatarDiplomacy #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #IsraelGazaWar #IsraelHamasWar #GazaWar #Hamas #AbductedIsraelis #IsraeliCaptives #QatariMediation #GazaCeasefire