Unlike the US, Britain, and Europe, all of which designate Hamas as a terrorist organization, Arab states -- including Qatar -- do not. JUST WATCHED Qatar crisis threatens to tear families apart Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Qatar crisis threatens to tear families apart 02:58Unreasonably squeezed? Qatar, a strong supporter of both the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt and Hamas, took advantage of the situation. In the vacuum left by other countries, Qatar saw its influence over the Strip rising quickly. "Internal disputes in the Arab world, between Arab countries, are bad for Palestine.

Source: CNN June 13, 2017 04:18 UTC