News and updates about Qatar

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.

Recognizing the Nakba is a basis for peace

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.

I planned to strike Iran tomorrow, but I postponed it

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.

Report: Iraq, Pakistan reach Hormuz shipping deals with Iran

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.

Rubio and Qatari PM meet in Miami to discuss Iran deal

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.

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

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.

Homeless and evicted from Qatar

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.

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

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.

Egyptian sports commentator snubs Israeli goalkeeper

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.

Widespread condemnation by Muslim countries

Iran issues evacuation notice for Doha

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

Iran issues evacuation notice for Doha

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.

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

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.

Qatar declares Iranian diplomats persona non grata

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.

Gulf leaders urge US: Finish the job against Iran

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 media attacks Trump, criticizes Iran war

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.

Israel’s window to bankrupt Hamas permanently

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.

Qatar PM criticizes Iranian attacks but calls for de-escalation

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.

Trump on Netanyahu pardon: I’m all for Bibi

Iran attacks in Qatar

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

Iran attacks in Qatar

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.

Qatari jets downed Iranian bombers minutes from US base

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 arrests 10 suspects tied to IRGC

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.

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

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.

Trump targets foreign funding of universities

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.

Qatar undermines US interests

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.

Will Qatar "buy" Gaza for 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.

The European left that aged badly and ended worse

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.

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

Ministers to vote on Lapid's bill to declare Qatar an enemy state

The bill by opposition leader Yair Lapid to recognize Qatar as an enemy state will be brought to a vote in the Ministerial Committee for Legislation on Sunday.

Ministers to vote on Lapid's bill to declare Qatar an enemy state

Dr. Shmuel Katz:

'Iran's ideology makes diplomacy the biggest risk'

Dr. Shmuel Katz explains how Iran’s leadership will use negotiations to buy time, spread influence through proxies, and threaten global stability unless its ideology is confronted head-on.

'Iran's ideology makes diplomacy the biggest risk'

Melanie Phillips:

The West’s pragmatic fallacy

Qatar represents the Jeffrey Epstein of world politics. Opinion.

The West’s pragmatic fallacy

Qatari money in Jerusalem, while Israel remains silent

The head of the Research Department at the Jerusalem Institute for Applied Policy tells of enormous, unregulated sums that Qatar transfers to institutions in Israel. What is Israel hiding behind the civilian façade?

Qatari money in Jerusalem, while Israel remains silent

Lapid denies secret meeting with Qatari officials

Lapid denied meeting alone with senior Qataris and said the meeting took place with the hostages' families present - but later confirmed a private conference beforehand.

Lapid denies secret meeting with Qatari officials

When diplomacy becomes complicity

How the world keeps sacrificing Gaza, Israel, and Iran’s people to avoid the truth. Opinion.

When diplomacy becomes complicity

Eight Muslim nations join Trump’s Peace Board for Gaza

Eight Muslim‑majority nations join the US‑backed Peace Council for Gaza, supporting Trump’s initiative to secure a ceasefire, rebuild Gaza, and advance a political framework.

Eight Muslim nations join Trump’s Peace Board for Gaza

Report:

The tense conversation between Netanyahu and Rubio

According to Channel 12, the Israeli Prime Minister phoned the US Secretary of State to air complaints about the Gaza Executive Board; however, Rubio refused to budge.

The tense conversation between Netanyahu and Rubio

Netanyahu

'Turkish and Qatari soldiers? Not in Gaza'

Prime Minister Netanyahu delivered a speech in the Knesset and addressed the protests against the regime in Tehran: "No one can predict what will happen, but Iran will not return to what it once was."

'Turkish and Qatari soldiers? Not in Gaza'

Tucker’s new house in Qatar

More Christians in the Qatar than in Israel, as Tucker claims? Yes, but they live under a system that international labor experts identify as meeting the criteria for forced labor and modern slavery. Opinion.

Tucker’s new house in Qatar

USA withdraws personnel from Al-Udeid Airbase in Qatar

Personnel at the US Al Udeid base in Qatar were ordered to leave by the end of the day as Iran warns of action against Americans in the Middle East.

USA withdraws personnel from Al-Udeid Airbase in Qatar

Qatar pushing: Move to the second phase

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson urges Israel to stop setting conditions and warns of the humanitarian impact in the Gaza Strip.

Qatar pushing: Move to the second phase

Ken’s Thought of the Week:

Predictions and hopes at the start of 2026

2025 saw widespread chaos worldwide, as those defending Judeo-Christian norms and Western Civilization found themselves under attack, but 2026 can see us victorious if we act resolutely to win. Opinion.

Predictions and hopes at the start of 2026

Hamas is getting richer - at the political echelon's directive

Data presented at security meetings shows Hamas raking in millions daily, political echelon ignoring IDF recommendations.

Hamas is getting richer - at the political echelon's directive

Qatargate:

Allegations, moral clarity, and Israel's security

Qatar’s alleged use of figures in the Prime Minister’s most innermost sanctum directly affects the very security of the citizens of Israel. The truth must out. Opinion.

Allegations, moral clarity, and Israel's security

Nir Barkat advancing trade with Qatar

Economy Minister Nir Barkat, reportedly advancing bill to declare Qatar a terror-supporting state, is advancing a process to allow Israelis to do trade with Qatar.

Nir Barkat advancing trade with Qatar

Bennett:

Netanyahu's aides must receive life sentences for treason

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett urged Benjamin Netanyahu to stop defending aides tied to the Qatargate scandal, accusing them of deliberate treason that harmed Israel’s security and relations with Egypt during wartime.

Netanyahu's aides must receive life sentences for treason

Research proves: Qatar is not a mediator, but an enemy of Israel

New research reveals Qatar not a neutral mediator or humanitarian player, but an active partner in Hamas' October 7 massacre and plans to destroy Israel.

Research proves: Qatar is not a mediator, but an enemy of Israel

Without Israel

40 countries to discuss international force in Gaza

US Central Command will host a conference in Qatar with 40 countries to discuss forming an international force for Gaza, though Israel will not attend and will present its position remotely.

40 countries to discuss international force in Gaza

Tucker Carlson announces plan to buy home in Qatar

U.S. podcaster says purchase of property in Doha is in response to critics who claim he has been bought off by the Qatari government.

Tucker Carlson announces plan to buy home in Qatar

Report:

US, Israel, Qatar set high-level talks to repair strained ties

High-level talks seek to rebuild coordination among Washington, Jerusalem and Doha following the fallout from the Israeli strike in Qatar.

US, Israel, Qatar set high-level talks to repair strained ties

Revealed

Qatar spent $20 billion to spread Islamism in US colleges

A report by the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy reveals Qatar's efforts to spend billions at US educational institutions as part of a Muslim Brotherhood plan to weaken the West.

Qatar spent $20 billion to spread Islamism in US colleges

Trump’s new wardrobe

It is important to realize that Trump is the US President, not Israel’s prime minister, and he rightly acts in what he perceives to be the interests of the United States, not the interests of Israel. HIs wealth-oriented thinking misses the real conflict. Opinion.

Trump’s new wardrobe

Qatar slams Jewish visitors to Temple Mount

Qatari Foreign Ministry claims attempt to 'harm' Al Aqsa Mosque is an attack on millions of Muslims worldwide.

Qatar slams Jewish visitors to Temple Mount

The Qatari official who supported rocket fire on Israel

Adviser to Qatari PM published article praised rocket fire on Israel, expressed joy at Israelis' fear, MEMRI report reveals.

The Qatari official who supported rocket fire on Israel

Qatari govt. paid firm to discredit woman who accused ICC chief

Qatar paid a London-based intelligence firm to dig up personal information against Karim Khan's accuser, British media reports.

Qatari govt. paid firm to discredit woman who accused ICC chief

Qatari PM blames Hamas for truce breach, calls for calm

Qatar’s Prime Minister says Hamas may relinquish Gaza control as Doha urges disarmament and mediators work to uphold a fragile truce amid renewed violence.

Qatari PM blames Hamas for truce breach, calls for calm

Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman supported suicide bombings

Social media and blog posts by Majed al-Ansari show repeated praise for Palestinian terrorism before becoming a top Qatari diplomat and public spokesperson.

Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman supported suicide bombings

Summit on Air Force One:

Trump meets Qatari leaders, hails 'real peace' in Middle East

During a stop at Al-Udeid Air Base, US President Donald Trump welcomes Qatar’s Emir and Prime Minister aboard Air Force One, praising their role in Middle East peace efforts and expressing confidence in the current ceasefire with Hamas.

Trump meets Qatari leaders, hails 'real peace' in Middle East

The West's blind spot on the Muslim Brotherhood

Pretending the Muslim Brotherhood is merely another faith-based fundamentalist organisation is not "tolerance" - it is wilful blindness. Opinion.

The West's blind spot on the Muslim Brotherhood

Deputy FM:

Turkey and Qatar hold the key to peace in Gaza

Deputy Foreign Minister MK Sharren Haskel delivered a speech today in Berlin at a special ELNET conference marking five years since the signing of the Abraham Accords and called for educational reform in Gaza.

Turkey and Qatar hold the key to peace in Gaza

Questions best left unanswered

Qatar is lnot just a mediator and not just a power broker of the first order, but the actual de-facto leader of Hamas itself. Opinion.

Questions best left unanswered

Accident in Egypt:

Three Qatari diplomats killed ahead of Gaza peace summit

Three Qatari diplomats killed in car crash near Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, just ahead of a major summit aimed at ending the war in Gaza, set to be chaired by Presidents Trump and al-Sisi.

Three Qatari diplomats killed ahead of Gaza peace summit

Report

White House wrote Netanyahu's apology to Qatar

A senior Qatari official was present during the call between Netanyahu and al-Thani to ensure Netanyahu stuck to the script, Politico reports.

White House wrote Netanyahu's apology to Qatar