Qatar

Reports:

US and Iran on verge of completing prisoner swap

US media reports that $6 billion of unfrozen Iranian funds will be wired to banks in Qatar, triggering prisoner releases on both sides.

Qatar's PM:

'Our country is not at war with Israel'

Prime Minister of Qatar on the possibility of normalized relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia: There's no official word of such talks.

Hamas claims:

Contacts with Egypt, Qatar and UN to prevent flare-up

Hamas spokesman claims talks are talking with mediators in an attempt to prevent a security deterioration.

British man thrown into Iraqi jail for debt to Qatar

A British petroleum engineer has been arrested for 20,000 pound debt to Qatar.

'Hatikvah' heard in Qatar:

Israeli Inbar Lanir wins gold at World Judo Championships

Israeli judoka Inbar Lanir becomes the third Israeli to win the World Championship, dedicates win to residents of the south.

Op-ed:

Europe Day fete in Qatar and Saudi Arabia, but not in Israel

Cancelling due to Ben Gvir's presence is just the newest hypocrisy. Europe celebrates with dictators, but boycotts democratic Israel. Op-ed

Qatar and UAE to restore diplomatic ties

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE and Bahrain severed relations with Qatar in 2017 over allegations it supports terrorism.

Op-Ed:

‘Death to Israel’: The Iranian plan to attack Israel

If the Israeli public wants to survive, it must prepare—mentally and physically—for war with the Iranian octopus.Op-ed.

Hamas refuses to agree to calm, threatens new escalation

Efforts of Egypt and Qatar to restrain Hamas and other terrorist organizations encountering difficulties.

MEP suspected of bribery asks to be released from detention

Greek MEP Eva Kaili was arrested earlier this month over suspected bribery by a Gulf state, believed to be Qatar.

Qatari Islamization of the World Cup backfired

Do you know that Qatar gathered a multinational group of preachers to introduce visitors to Islam and persuade them to convert? Op-ed.

What Qatar’s World Cup learned from Hitler’s Olympics

Perhaps the closest historical analogy to Qatar and its soccer matches was the Berlin Olympics of 1936. China's Olympics come second.Op-ed..

World Cup to become 'Tripledemic’ superspreader?

With 2.4 million gathered in Qatar, a 'superspreader' featuring three separate viruses may be just around the corner.

EU Official:

"EU's anti-Israel resolution 'tainted' by corruption scandal"

EU source says anti-Israel measure 'tainted' in wake of Qatar corruption scandal, which has led to arrest of EU parliament vice president.

2nd journalist dies during World Cup in Qatar

American Journalist Grant Wahl, Qatari Journalist Khalid al-Misslam die while covering global soccer tournament.

Op-ed:

Europeans, Qatar's useful idiots

Behind Qatar's influence at work in Europe is a mixture of human greed and the self-hatred of the European elites.And it goes deep. Op-ed.

I prefer Qatar’s honesty to German hypocrisy

Germany, like the rest of Europe, needs gas, but cannot get enough of it without violating its own "moral standards".

Biden admin approves arms sale to Qatar

State Department announces approval of $1 billion arms sale to Qatar.

The Iranians will never forget or forgive Qatar!

The young generation in Iran will never forget or forgive Qatari flagrant support for silencing their public statements at the games. Op-ed.

Special Interview

George Borda: Compared to Qatar, Mexico 1970 was worse

Interview with George Borda, who was on the Israeli national soccer team in the World Cup in Mexico in 1970.

World Cup in Qatar:

Soccer fans assault Egyptian reporter they thought was Israeli

Mistaken for an Israeli, Egyptian journalist attacked by Arab soccer fans at World Cup in Doha.

Qatar to Israelis: 'Downplay your identity'

One fan told Israeli media that he wasn't willing to be interviewed because Jews are 'not blessed'.

Israeli reporter in Qatar:

'An Iranian filmed, yelled at, and touched me, we ran away'

Channel 12's Ohad Hemo tells INN that he feels safe in the Arab country, barring a few specific incidents

Qatar demands Israelis 'downplay their identity' at World Cup

Israeli media have received less than a favorable reception, with one fan telling them he'd like to say 'Hello' but they're 'not blessed.'

Kosher at the World Cup:

Qatar authorities encouraged the Jewish initiative

Head of Alliance of Rabbis in the Islamic States says Jewish rights are honored in the Arab world - unlike of places in Western Europe.

Tough decision: FIFA World Cup, or watching paint dry

For the games that I watched, so you wouldn’t have to, the announcers were having difficulties telling the players apart. Op-ed.

Ivanka, Jared mingle with Qatari officials at World Cup

Former President's daughter and son-in-law seen mingling with Qatari politicians and Middle Eastern businessmen.

Qatari officer to Israeli:

'If you were from Israel, I would stop'

Qatari police officer gives ride to Eli Ohana, former Israeli football player, says, 'If you were from Israel, I'd stop & turn back.' Watch.

Journalist asked:

How is the experience of being an Israeli in Qatar?

It turns out passport control was very cordial but some of the other aspects of the stay weren't as welcoming.

'Israel gave nothing in exchange for Druze teen's body'

Senior security source expresses disappointment in Palestinian Authority, says no negotiations were held with terror groups.

Two rabbis provide kosher food to Jews attending the World Cup

There’s no beer at the World Cup in Qatar, but there are kosher bagels.

UK antisemitism adviser:

‘FIFA’s vile message is Jews don’t count’

Letter sent to FIFA asking for antisemitism observers at World Cup ignored by soccer governing body, according to Lord Mann.

Lebanese fans to Israeli reporter: 'It's Palestine - not Israel'

See what a group of Lebanese fans at the World Cup tells a reporter who doesn't hide the fact that he is from Israel.

Intelligence official: 'Iran may disrupt World Cup'

'Iran is on the entire field, and also under the field,' warns Aharon Haliwa, top Israeli intelligence official.

FIFA bans LGBT armbands at World Cup

England, Wales, and other European nations have been warned that wearing the OneLove symbol will result in severe penalties.

Qatar bans kosher food, Jewish prayer at World Cup

Jewish leaders accuse Qatar of breaking its promise to permit Jews visiting for World Cup to cook kosher food, have prayer groups.

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Palestinian Arabs disturb Channel 13 News reporter in Qatar

Palestinian Arabs who came to World Cup prevented Channel 13 correspondent from delivering a report and shouted slogans against Israel.

Israeli delegation in Doha:

'Qatar is doing everything for the World Cup to go peacefully'

INN spoke with the spokesperson for the delegation helping Israeli visitors in the Arab country

Watch: FIFA boss accuses West of "hypocrisy" in World Cup speech

FIFA president says the West should spend the 'next 3,000 years' apologizing for all the wrongs committed against the Muslim world.

"You're rude!"

Colombian singer walks out of interview with Israeli reporter

Colombian singer Maluma leaves interview with Kan 11 correspondent after being asked about human rights violations in Qatar.

Ahead of World Cup, Israel warns citizens to take precautions

Qatar to allow Israeli fans into World Cup, but Jerusalem warns visitors to ‘downplay Israeli identity.’

Watch: Qatari security threatens to smash journalist's camera

Private security guards accost a Danish reporter while he's recording live from the Qatari capital in the run-up to the World Cup.

Worker deaths, inhumane conditions in lead-up to Qatar World Cup

Hundreds of thousands have flocked to the oil-rich gulf nation ahead of soccer's greatest tournament. Many have not returned.

Report:

Lapid spoke with Qatari Foreign Minister

The call follows last week's announcement of agreement on direct flights for soccer fans to watch World Cup.

Qatari official:

'Escalation will lead to cancellation of direct flights'

Qatari official warns Israel that any “escalation” vis-a-vis PA would result in cancellation of direct charter flights during the World Cup.

Historic Agreement:

Direct flights between Israel and Qatar during World Cup

Israel reaches agreement with FIFA and the World Cup organizers to hold direct flights for Israelis to attend the soccer games.

Israel to open temporary diplomatic office in Qatar

Doha and Jerusalem agree Israel will temporarily operate diplomatic facility in Qatar to provide services to Israelis attending World Cup.

New Qatar World Cup controversy over homosexuality comments

A Qatar World Cup ambassador says homosexuality amounts to "damage in the mind", in an interview days before the start of the tournament.

Would banning Iran from World Cup prove counterproductive?

FIFA is facing calls to disqualify the Iranian team over the government crackdown on protests but will the players join in on the dissent?

Fan walking 4500 miles to Qatar for World Cup disappears in Iran

Spanish soccer fan disappears after crossing from Iraq into Iran on his way to the World Cup.

Argentina to Qatar:

'Arrest Iranian VP over his ties to AMIA bombing'

Argentina calls on Qatar to arrest Iranian Vice President wanted over his alleged responsibility for 1994 bombing of Jewish center.

Op-ed:

Qatar uses gas to export Islam to Europe

The price of gas from the Middle East is high - in the long term. Op-ed.

Qatari UN human rights envoy outed for antisemitic tweets

Qatari human rights expert at the UN in Geneva deletes Twitter account after watchdog exposes antisemitic, homophobic tweets.

Social justice warriors ignore Arab slave masters

According to the Global Slavery Index (GSI), more than 500,000 people are slaves in Arab countries. Op-ed.

Watchdog calls on UN to reject Qatari bid to chair rights forum

UN Watch calls on president of Human Rights Council to deny bid by Qatar's ambassador over 'racist tropes about Jews.'

New details emerge on Israel-Qatar contacts

TV report: Qatar asked Israel to allow Palestinian Arabs to fly to attend the World Cup games in November.

Israel’s eight-minute ceasefire

Negotiating with jihadists doesn’t work. Op-ed.

London is a giant Islamic manger

Money is changing hands, from Qatar to the future UK king, but that is but one example. Some call the UK the 'eighth emirate'. Op-ed.

US and Iran begin indirect nuclear talks in Qatar

American and Iranian negotiators travel to Qatar for indirect nuclear talks mediated by the EU.

Report:

Prince Charles took 'bags of cash' from senior Qatari

£2.6 million went to charities favored by the British heir to the throne.