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Congressman Lawler:

'World doesn’t understand the horror of Hamas captivity'

Speaking at the Jerusalem Conference in NYC, Rep. Michael Lawler condemns Hamas for holding 58 hostages and calls it “barbaric.” He urges Qatar to exert more pressure and stresses that peace depends on Arab normalization with Israel.

'World doesn’t understand the horror of Hamas captivity'

Minister Barkat:

'Iran must not sleep well at night'

Speaking at the Jerusalem Conference in NYC, Economy Minister Nir Barkat says military pressure on Hamas increases chances for a hostage deal, warns Iran must "never" get a bomb, and welcomes new legislation branding Qatar a terror-supporting state.

'Iran must not sleep well at night'

Witkoff:

Trump’s red line on Iran - Zero enrichment

Envoy Steve Witkoff outlines Trump’s hardline stance on Iran and coordinated humanitarian strategy for Gaza.

Trump’s red line on Iran - Zero enrichment

Trump:

'Nobody's going to break relationship with Qatari Emir'

US President addresses troops at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, says America's friendship with Qatar is 'stronger' than ever.

'Nobody's going to break relationship with Qatari Emir'

Nearing A Deal:

Trump praises Syrian leader, hints at progress with Iran

During a visit to Qatar, President Donald Trump told reporters that the USA is very close to reaching a nuclear agreement with Iran and praised Syria's new leader as a 'strong man'.

Trump praises Syrian leader, hints at progress with Iran

Doha pessimistic

Qatari PM blasts Israel's 'bad signal' on Gaza

Qatari PM Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani questions Israel's commitment to meaningful negotiation on a ceasefire, fails to mention Hamas’s previous refusal to release hostages.

Qatari PM blasts Israel's 'bad signal' on Gaza

Trump's $1.2T economic deal with Qatar

Record-setting aerospace and defense agreements mark deepening economic ties with Gulf state linked to Hamas.

Trump's $1.2T economic deal with Qatar

Evangelical leader to Trump:

End Qatari influence on American education

Pro-Israel advocate Laurie Cardoza Moore warns President of decades-long Qatari funding in American schools and universities promoting anti-Semitic, anti-Israel, and anti-American content.

End Qatari influence on American education

Trump: 'Without us all hostages would be dead'

During flight to Qatar US President Donald Trump claims visit to the Gulf is beneficial for Israel and that without his government's intervention, the hostages would be dead.

Trump: 'Without us all hostages would be dead'

Schumer:

No DOJ confirmations until Trump explains Qatari 'gift' plane

Senate Democrat demands testimony over Qatari jet gift, citing national security risks and possible ethics violations.

No DOJ confirmations until Trump explains Qatari 'gift' plane

Backchannel via Bahbah:

How covert talks freed Edan Alexander

Pro-Trump Palestinian-American businessman Bishara Bahbah reportedly served as key intermediary in covert talks with Hamas.

How covert talks freed Edan Alexander

Edan Alexander declines Qatar visit, plans to meet Trump in US

Released Israeli-American soldier cites medical needs after captivity; family says meeting with US President Donald Trump will happen later in the US.

Edan Alexander declines Qatar visit, plans to meet Trump in US

American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander arrives in Israel

Accompanied by IDF forces, hostage Edan Alexander has crossed into Israel, where he will undergo initial medical examinations and meet his family.

American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander arrives in Israel

Qatargate:

Judge indicates that there will be no indictment

In a dramatic turn during the high-profile Qatargate investigation, a Rishon Lezion judge released Netanyahu's advisor Yonatan Urich to house arrest and cast serious doubt on the prosecution’s direction.

Judge indicates that there will be no indictment

'A goodwill gesture'

Qatar, Egypt welcome release of Edan Alexander

Qatar and Egypt say that the release of Edan Alexander is a "goodwill gesture" toward reviving ceasefire talks.

Qatar, Egypt welcome release of Edan Alexander

'Playing him like a fiddle'

Report: Qatar to gift $400 million 'flying palace' to Trump

Aircraft to serve as temporary Air Force One amid regional tensions and internal policy shifts, before its transfer to Trump Library Foundation in 2029.

Report: Qatar to gift $400 million 'flying palace' to Trump

Stalemate in talks with Hamas over ceasefire deal

A Hamas delegation held two rounds of talks in Doha this week with Qatari and Egyptian mediators, but negotiations over a Gaza ceasefire hit a deadlock as Hamas demands a sweeping, one-phase end to the war.

Stalemate in talks with Hamas over ceasefire deal

Passover Sabotage:

Arab states tried to undermine Israel's sale of leavened food

Hussein Jaber, the man who annually buys Israel's chametz, says Qatar, Dubai, and Kuwait offered to buy it all — not to eat, but to destroy.

Arab states tried to undermine Israel's sale of leavened food

Qatar-Gate:

Former Mossad agent arrested as investigation continues

Jonathan Urich, an advisor to the Prime Minister, was also re-arrested again in the Qatargate scandal, which allegedly involves a connection between officials in the Prime Minister's Office and Qatar.

Former Mossad agent arrested as investigation continues

Qatar fires back:

'We reject Netanyahu's inflammatory statements'

Qatar fires back at Netanyahu's criticism of it: Portraying the ongoing aggression against Gaza as a defense of ‘civilization’ echoes the rhetoric of regimes throughout history that have used false narratives to justify crimes against innocent civilians.

'We reject Netanyahu's inflammatory statements'

Netanyahu:

'Qatar must stop playing both sides'

The Prime Minister has published scathing criticism of Qatar following Qatari comments against Israel in the ICJ.

'Qatar must stop playing both sides'

China and Qatar have bought America's universities

The Russians tried to spread Communism in America, but the Chinese and Qatari are much more successful. It is easy to realize why. Opinion.

China and Qatar have bought America's universities

Malcolm Hoenlein:

'We could work with the Iranian people to overthrow the IRGC'

Malcolm Hoenlein, Vice Chair and CEO Emeritus of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, tells Arutz Sheva that Iran must be stopped - and can be.

'We could work with the Iranian people to overthrow the IRGC'

Qatar:

Some progress achieved in mediation efforts with Hamas

Qatar’s Prime Minister says after meeting with Mossad chief David Barnea that some progress has been made in efforts to end the war.

Some progress achieved in mediation efforts with Hamas

Qatari Prime Minister:

Qatar-gate - 'Baseless propaganda'

Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed Al Thani said that allegations that his government employed aides of the Israeli Prime Minister have 'no basis in truth.'

Qatar-gate - 'Baseless propaganda'

We need a new book "Reading Lolita in America"-not just in Tehran

Great books teach great lessons, and that’s something Palestinian Arabs can not allow. Opinion.

We need a new book "Reading Lolita in America"-not just in Tehran

Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE in May

President Trump will embark on a diplomatic visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE from May 13–16, the White House confirms.

Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE in May

Report:

Egypt and Qatar propose new ceasefire deal

According to a Palestinian Arab official, the mediators proposed a deal that would include, among other things, a 5-7-year ceasefire and the release of all hostages.

Egypt and Qatar propose new ceasefire deal

IRON Initiative head:

'Qatar is worse than Iran, Israel doesn't understand this yet'

Rabbi Pini Dunner, President of the IRON Initiative, spoke with Arutz Sheva about the efforts to confront antisemitism in the US and how Qatar has used its vast wealth to blind officials in US and Israel to the threat it poses.

'Qatar is worse than Iran, Israel doesn't understand this yet'

Qatar working to renew indirect talks between Israel and Hamas

Qatar's lead negotiator denies Israeli claims about its policies, calling them 'baseless.'

Qatar working to renew indirect talks between Israel and Hamas

In Depth:

What is Qatar-Gate?

Multiple officials in the Prime Minister's Office have been accused of taking funds from Qatar. Where did such allegations begin, and how have they affected Israel's highest echelons?

What is Qatar-Gate?

Consul-General Akunis:

'I hope Israelis learn from this unity'

Special interview with Consul-General Ofir Akunis ahead of the Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in New York.

'I hope Israelis learn from this unity'

Report:

Trump Admin. officials met Hamas leaders 3 times in March

The New York Times revealed that Trump administration officials met with Hamas leaders in a secure compound in Qatar three times in March.

Trump Admin. officials met Hamas leaders 3 times in March

Zvika Klein to Arutz Sheva:

'I wanted to help; they violated my freedom of press'

Zvika Klein, the editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Post, claims that the investigation into 'Qatar-Gate' is plagued with both professional and ethical problems.

'I wanted to help; they violated my freedom of press'

Investigated editor breaks out in tears in interview

The editor of the Jerusalem Post lost composure during his first interview since being investigated regarding Qatar-Gate.

Investigated editor breaks out in tears in interview

'Qatar-Gate'

Qatar comments on affair, makes no mention of PM's staff

The Qatari regime's first official comment regarding the "Qatar-Gate" affair focuses on denying claims that it paid to spread messages undermining Egypt, but it did not mention Prime Minister Netanyahu's aides.

Qatar comments on affair, makes no mention of PM's staff

Nir Barkat:

We must get rid of Qatar, it's a dangerous entity

Minister Barkat called for legislation that classifies Qatar as a terror-supporting state and said it should be considered a 'bitter enemy.'

We must get rid of Qatar, it's a dangerous entity

Journalist's associates dismiss Qatar Gate allegations

After his release from house arrest, associates of the Jerusalem Post editor rejected the allegations against him and insisted he acted according to law.

Journalist's associates dismiss Qatar Gate allegations

Journalists' Organization calls to remain silent in investigation

Following the summons of journalists to testify in the Qatar Gate affair, the Journalists' Organization held a special Zoom meeting this morning in which they advised members not to confess to investigators.

Journalists' Organization calls to remain silent in investigation

Israeli journalist:

'Saying Bibi received money from Qatar is slandering him'

Israeli journalist Guy Peleg claimed that in his opinion, Prime Minister Netanyahu did not know about the alleged connection between his office staff and Qatar.

'Saying Bibi received money from Qatar is slandering him'

Netanyahu blasts Ronen Bar, Shin Bet responds

The Prime Minister claims, in response to the "Qatar Gate" affair, that Benny Gantz and Ronen Bar praised Qatar and visited it – yet were not investigated like his adviser Yonatan Urich.

Netanyahu blasts Ronen Bar, Shin Bet responds

'Qatar is Hamas'

Dozens gather outside London hotel to protest Qatari owners

Dozens protested outside the Claridge's Hotel, which is owned by the Qatari royal family. During the protest, 'IRON Initiative' President Rabbi Pini Dunner revealed that a Jew working for the royal family attempted to persuade him not to protest it.

Dozens gather outside London hotel to protest Qatari owners

Report:

US presented Hamas with new proposal for hostage release

Axios report: The United States presented Hamas with a new proposal through Qatari mediators in an effort to secure the release of hostage Edan Alexander and break the deadlock in ceasefire negotiations. Hamas has yet to respond.

US presented Hamas with new proposal for hostage release

Sylvan Adams:

'Let’s find, engage new friends. We must debate, not boycott'

Canadian-Israeli philanthropist warns of coordinated antisemitism campaign led by Qatar, Iran, and China; praises President Trump for taking concrete steps to combat antisemitism in higher education.

'Let’s find, engage new friends. We must debate, not boycott'

Haim Ramon:

'Bennett also backed funding Hamas through Qatar'

After Bennett accuses Netanyahu of assisting Qatar in funding terrorism, Ramon reminds him: You were a cabinet member, Defense Minister, and Prime Minister when the funds were transferred to Hamas.

'Bennett also backed funding Hamas through Qatar'

Netanyahu:

'I have a dramatic revelation - you can't make this up'

Prime Minister Netanyahu presented a series of documents and dates which he claims show that the investigation into alleged bribery by Qatar is intended to prevent the dismissal of ISA director Ronen Bar.

'I have a dramatic revelation - you can't make this up'

'Qatar-Gate':

PM aides Yonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein detained

Cleared for publication: The two suspects who were detained for questioning in the "Qatar-Gate" affair are Yonatan Urich, a senior adviser to the Prime Minister, and Eli Feldstein, the Prime Minister's Office spokesperson and a key suspect in the case.

PM aides Yonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein detained

Israeli businessman says he transferred money to PMs spokesman

Israeli businessman says he transferred money from former White House aid Jay Footlik, lobbyist for the Qatari government, to Eli Feldstein, who worked in the Prime Minister's office.

Israeli businessman says he transferred money to PMs spokesman

Qatar

White House Envoy, Arab officials discuss Gaza reconstruction

The Arab ministers emphasized the importance of maintaining the ceasefire and investing an effort to reach a just peace based on the two-state solution to ensure the realization of the Palestinian aspiration for freedom and independence.

White House Envoy, Arab officials discuss Gaza reconstruction

Netanyahu sues Ya'alon:

'I received nothing from Qatar, but I will from you'

PM announces that he is suing former minister Moshe Ya'alon over Ya'alon's claim that he received money from Qatar.

'I received nothing from Qatar, but I will from you'

Qatar warns of catastrophe if Iran's nuclear sites are attacked

Qatar's Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani: An attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities would leave the Gulf with no water, no fish, nothing.

Qatar warns of catastrophe if Iran's nuclear sites are attacked

Report:

Israel confirms progress in US-Hamas talks on hostage deal

Trump's hostage envoy held talks with a senior Hamas official who was involved in planning the October 7 massacre. An Israeli delegation is expected to fly to Qatar tomorrow to continue the talks.

Israel confirms progress in US-Hamas talks on hostage deal

Qatar calls on UN to monitor Israel’s alleged nuclear facilities

Qatar calls on International Atomic Energy Agency to place “all of Israel’s nuclear facilities” under international oversight.

Qatar calls on UN to monitor Israel’s alleged nuclear facilities

Qatar's lies:

Qatar denies sending aid to Hamas

Qatar denies connection to 10/7 massacre: 'We've sent essential supplies such as food and medicine, and electricity to power homes in Gaza.'

Qatar denies sending aid to Hamas

Qatar condemns Israel’s halting humanitarian aid to Gaza

Qatar condemns Israel’s decision to halt the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, calling it a violation of international law and the ceasefire agreement.

Qatar condemns Israel’s halting humanitarian aid to Gaza

Egypt and Qatar working to extend ceasefire

Egypt has proposed a mediation offer to extend the first phase of the ceasefire agreement, during which Hamas will transfer three live hostages and three bodies.

Egypt and Qatar working to extend ceasefire

Qatar files international court complaint against Israel

Qatar has requested that the court order Israel to allow the UNRWA to continue operations in areas it deems 'Palestinian territory.'

Qatar files international court complaint against Israel

Los Angeles protesters: Qatar responsible for October 7 massacre

At a former Qatari Prime Minister's home in Los Angeles, protesters accuse Qatar of providing Hamas with around $30 million in funding each month, say Qatar is 'responsible for the October 7th massacre.'

Los Angeles protesters: Qatar responsible for October 7 massacre

Report:

Mediators seek to delay release of hostages

Egypt and Qatar, the mediating countries in the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, may try to delay release of hostages until a lasting peace is determined.

Mediators seek to delay release of hostages

ISA investigates PMO's ties to Qatar

The ISA is conducting a preliminary review concerning the connection between officials in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office and Qatar following claims made in connection with the Eli Feldstein trial.

ISA investigates PMO's ties to Qatar