Qatar

Iran rejects 'unacceptable' terms of new proposed deal

Qatar presents a new proposal to end the Iran war, but Tehran rejects the terms as unacceptable.

This is how the Middle East is covering Israel’s elections

Media in Qatar, Lebanon, and Turkey focus on Arab voter turnout in Israel’s elections, while questioning whether a new government would change Israeli policy.

Chats revealed:

Netanyahu aide asked ChatGPT for plan to improve Qatar's image

Investigators confront Netanyahu aide Yonatan Urich with ChatGPT requests for a strategy to improve Qatar's image. Urich insists he never used the responses.

Under Israel’s watchful eye:

How Qatar continued funneling aid into Gaza with Israeli approval

Israel allowed Qatar to funnel more than $100 million in aid to Gaza during the war and hostage negotiations, including fuel, food and infrastructure repairs, raising concerns that Hamas benefited indirectly.

Amid Iran war concerns

US sends Patriot batteries to Saudi Arabia, Qatar

Axios reports the US has deployed Patriot batteries to protect energy facilities in Saudi Arabia and Qatar as Washington strengthens its military presence amid Iran war concerns.

Report:

US-Iran talks deadlocked as Qatar mediation efforts stall

Qatar’s efforts to bridge differences between the US and Iran have stalled, with both sides holding firm as concerns grow over renewed military conflict, according to Axios.

Bennett calls on Netanyahu to declare Qatar an enemy state at UN

Together party chairman Naftali Bennett urges Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to use his address at the United Nations General Assembly to formally declare Qatar an enemy state.

Kushner's surprising remarks

Trump envoy Jared Kushner says US administration capitalized on Israel's growing diplomatic isolation following failed Doha strike to push Israeli government toward Gaza agreement.

Muslim countries back UK sanctions on Judea and Samaria

Eight Muslim-majority countries, including Abraham Accords member UAE, welcome UK sanctions on Israeli communities, urging other nations to take similar measures.

Europe has become Islam's playground

Is Europe so shortsighted that it does not realize that Islamic mega-gifts have strings attached? Or does it simply not care? Opinion.

Secret documents

How mechanism for transferring Qatari funds to Hamas was approved

Documents from 2021 reveal backchannel talks and the approved mechanism to transfer millions of dollars through fuel sales.

67% of Jewish population oppose deal putting Zim in Qatari hands

A Mano Geva poll shows broad opposition to approving the ZIM deal amid the involvement of Qatari shareholders: 67.1% oppose the deal, just 2.4% support approve the deal despite involvement.

Iran says missing pilots are alive - in Qatar

After months of uncertainty, Tehran claims three pilots thought missing since their jets were shot down are alive and being held by Qatari forces.

Eizenkot takes swipe at Bennett over Qatar

Yashar! party chairman says declaring Qatar an enemy state requires a professional policy review-not election slogans.

Report:

Hamas moving covert operations from Qatar to Turkey

Kan reports Hamas plans to move its covert planning and cyber operations from Qatar to Turkey after Doha imposed new restrictions on its leadership.

Once a bottom feeder, always a bottom feeder:

How did Qatar become so wealthy?

The physics that built a fortune-and what followed.

For striking Gaza terrorists

Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey scold Israel

Mediating nations accuse Israel of violating the ceasefire following IDF strikes targeting Hamas terrorists, hours after the Board of Peace clarified key terms.

Pro or anti-Israel? You just can't have it both ways

Dear President Trump, you did an excellent job at first but aren't you now starting to behave like most politicians, destroying with one hand what the other hand has painstakingly built?

US urges Americans to leave Middle East amid Iran fears

US State Department warns Americans in Middle East to consider leaving, citing risk of sudden airspace closures, flight disruptions, and attacks on US interests.

Qatar attacks, Bennett fires back: 'You won't buy me with money'

A heated exchange of accusations erupted between Beyachad party chairman Naftali Bennett and the Qatari authorities, who accused him of 'spreading false information for political purposes.'

Iran, Qatar rabbis meet Emir in rare palace visit

A delegation from the Alliance of Rabbis in Islamic States, including Iran's chief rabbi, met Qatar's Emir in Doha to offer condolences following the death of his predecessor.

Bennett: I will declare Qatar an enemy state

Bennett sharply attacked Qatar at the INSS conference on national security and declared that if he heads the next government, he will declare it an enemy state.

Man who brought Hamas to Qatar dead at 74

Sheikh Hamad, who ruled Qatar from 1995 until handing power to his son in 2013, has died, the country's Amiri Diwan announces.

Qatar, Pakistan wrap separate talks with US, Iranian negotiators

Qatari and Pakistani mediators conclude talks with US and Iranian envoys in Doha, reporting progress on the Islamabad Accord framework before a funeral pause.

Report:

US and Iran agree to pause strikes, hold peace summit in Qatar

The US and Iran have paused military strikes ahead of an emergency Tuesday summit in Doha to resolve collapsing ceasefire over the Strait of Hormuz.

Bypassing Sanctions:

The secret route between Doha and Tehran

An intelligence report by a foreign intelligence organization has revealed extensive details on the assistance Qatar gives the Iranian regime in order to overcome international restrictions.

Mark Levin slams Hezbollah talks as ‘an abomination’

The conservative commentator denounced reported Hezbollah negotiations, warning they undermine Israel’s security and strengthen Iran’s influence.

18 hours later:

First round of US-Iran talks ends, mediators drafting statement

Iran’s Foreign Ministry says US and Iranian negotiators in Switzerland have moved past baseline disputes. Qatar and Pakistan expected to publish joint statement.

'Syria would do a better job'

Trump condemns Israel's strategy in Lebanon

President Donald Trump criticized Israel's campaign against Hezbollah, urging greater restraint while insisting Iran must never obtain nuclear weapons.

Palestinian source:

Hamas responded positively to new Gaza plan

A Palestinian source says Hamas responded positively to Egypt’s 15-point proposal to move to next stage of Trump's plan as mediators await reactions from Israel and the US.

Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey push to begin Gaza reconstruction

Hamas leader in Gaza meets in Cairo with the Qatari Prime Minister and the intelligence chiefs of Egypt and Turkey, in an effort to expedite the continued implementation of the ceasefire agreement.

New proposal to be floated for Gaza ceasefire

Senior Hamas delegation plans trip to Egypt to discuss ideas for 'new, revised,' ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Hamas terror group.

Numbers revealed

Qatar invested $65 million in anti-Israel education in the US

Qatar has infiltrated curricula with pedagogy that normalizes terrorism. Congressmen from both parties demand an urgent investigation.

Trump calls on Saudi Arabia, Qatar to join Abraham Accords

US President Donald Trump published an unusual post in which he called on additional countries to join the Abraham Accords and even raised the possibility of Iran joining in the future.

Qatar to UN:

Recognizing the Nakba is a basis for peace

Qatar’s UN representative said that recognizing the Nakba is essential for a 'just and sustainable' solution to the Palestinian issue, condemns Israeli measures in Judea and Samaria and calls for humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Trump reveals:

I planned to strike Iran tomorrow, but I postponed it

US President says regional leaders asked him to hold off on striking Iran because they believe a deal will be reached, but warned 'large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice' if a deal is not made.

Report: Iraq, Pakistan reach Hormuz shipping deals with Iran

Tehran shifting from threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz toward controlling access, Reuters report claims.

Rubio and Qatari PM meet in Miami to discuss Iran deal

Secretary of State Rubio meets Qatar’s PM in Miami, as the Qataris mediate between the US and Iran to negotiate a memo ending the war.

Prof. Anne Bayefsky

Getting rid of Karim Khan shouldn't save ICC after Qatar scandal

Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust Director tells Arutz Sheva the allegations that Qatar promised to 'look after' the ICC chief prosecutor further taint the arrest warrant against Netanyahu.

Where are Hamas' leaders?

Homeless and evicted from Qatar

Hamas is looking for a new home, both metaphorically and literally. Erdogan may be waiting in the wings, but the facts are that Hamas leaders have been forced to leave their Qatari luxury accommodations. And no one cares. Op-ed.

Mossad chief Barnea

'Qatar-Gate did not harm Israel’s security'

Outgoing Mossad director David Barnea said he did not identify any damage to national security or to the hostage-release negotiations as a result of the “Qatar-Gate" affair.

Causes uproar

Egyptian sports commentator snubs Israeli goalkeeper

BeIN Sports commentator sparks backlash after refusing to mention Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz by name during an FA Cup match.

Death penalty law

Widespread condemnation by Muslim countries

8 Muslim countries, including Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, issue condemnation of Israel's law on the death penalty for terrorists. Afghanistan’s Taliban government also criticized the legislation.

Iran issues evacuation notice for Doha

Iran issues evacuation notice ahead of strike in Doha, Qatar, targeting Al Jazeera.

Trump:

'No more Israeli strikes on Iran’s gas field'

President Trump denies US knowledge of Israel’s attack on Iran’s South Pars field, condemns Iran's retaliation on Qatar, and warns of massive US retaliation if Qatar’s LNG facility is targeted again.

Escalation continues

Qatar declares Iranian diplomats persona non grata

Qatar expelled Iranian diplomats after a strike on Ras Laffan caused major damage, accusing Tehran of violating its sovereignty and escalating regional tensions.

Gulf leaders urge US: Finish the job against Iran

Gulf states warn Washington against ending the campaign prematurely, fearing Iran could retain the ability to threaten oil routes and regional stability.

Qatar media attacks Trump, criticizes Iran war

A JPPI analysis finds Al Jazeera and AJ+ coverage of the Iran war overwhelmingly negative, often criticizing President Donald Trump.

Qatar’s shield is broken:

Israel’s window to bankrupt Hamas permanently

Tehran, perhaps unintentionally, has permanently dismantled the illusion of Qatari diplomatic immunity. The era of tolerating Qatari two-faced hypocrisy should end forthwith. Opinion.

Qatar PM criticizes Iranian attacks but calls for de-escalation

Speaking to Sky News, Qatar’s Prime Minister condemns Iran’s strikes on Gulf countries as a “dangerous miscalculation," warning the escalation could destabilize the region.

Trump on Netanyahu pardon: I’m all for Bibi

President Donald Trump says he is “all for Bibi" when asked by Channel 14 News about a pardon for the Prime Minister and possibly sanctioning top Israeli judicial officials.

Iran attacks in Qatar

Iran takes aim at Doha, Qatar, insisting intended target was US military base, not Qatar itself.

CNN report:

Qatari jets downed Iranian bombers minutes from US base

Qatari fighter jets shot down two Iranian bombers minutes before they could reach targets near a major US base, sources tell CNN.

Qatar arrests 10 suspects tied to IRGC

Qatar says authorities arrested 10 suspects linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard in two alleged cells involved in espionage and sabotage.

Qatar’s school curriculum - anti-“infidel" and pro-Jihad

Textbooks praise the upbringing of children ‘to love jihad,’ and students are taught that God rewards those who fight and die for Islam by granting them entry into Paradise. Op-ed.

Trump targets foreign funding of universities

The US administration is expected to step up oversight of foreign funding to limit its influence on curricula and campus activity.

Qatar undermines US interests

Qatar has seemingly unlimited wealth and uses it to shape American minds and amass power in high places. Can it be that money is all that counts in the USA?. Opinion.

Will Qatar "buy" Gaza for Hamas?

Qatar reportedly intends to pay the highest amount for the reconstruction of Gaza in order to increase its influence in the Peace Council on behalf of Hamas.

From caviar to Qatar:

The European left that aged badly and ended worse

The only positive aspect of the Epstein scandal is the fall of a monarchy of leftist nepotists and opportunists who helped destroy Europe - and whose 'gauche caviar' hypocrisy was exposed. Opinion.

ZIM to be sold to Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI in $3.7 billion deal

Israel will retain its golden share in Zim under the agreement to sell the shipping company to a German buyer, whose shares are partially held by Qatar and Saudi Arabia.