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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.

The "experts" are often wrong and sometimes corrupt

Exposing a corrupt foreign and defense establishment: A former US. general secretly worked for Qatar in connection with Benny Gantz. Op-ed.

Qatar to welcome Israeli World Cup fans despite Iran threats

A rabbi who negotiated Israelis' participation in the international event says the Gulf state will be 'most welcoming' to Jewish attendees.

Qatar: Islamicizing with profits from war in Ukraine

Qatar has the 9th largest wealth fund in the world. The added income from energy sales flows into it, and is used to Islamize the planet.

Israel proposes direct flights to Qatar

Tens of thousands of Israelis expected to travel out for 2022 World Cup in Arab state.

Former Arab MK aims to ban Israelis from World Cup

Azmi Bishara, former Arab MK who spied for Hezbollah, aims to ban Israelis from World Cup.

Will Israeli soccer fans be safe at the Qatar World Cup?

'Israelis need to remember that Qatar is not a 'friendly' destination,' security expert Maj. Gen. (ret.) David Tsur tells Israel Hayom.

Qatari FM rules out normalization with Israel

Qatar’s Foreign Minister rules out joining Abraham Accords in absence of commitment to two-state solution.

Biden to designate Qatar with special status as non-NATO ally

White House meeting between Biden and Qatar's leader results in the president promising special status to the gulf nation.

Qatar to ensure gas supply to Gaza power plant

Qatar announces agreement to cover costs of Gaza's only power plant.

PA and Qatar deal will bring Israeli gas to Gaza

PA, Qatar, and electric company in Gaza lay groundwork for initiative to run Gaza’s only power plant with gas from Israel.

Qatari woman's rights activist Noof Al-Maadeed still missing

Qatari activist told her followers: 'If I'm not online, I'm dead.' i24NEWS speaks to her friend Sara about efforts to find her.