News and updates about Doha

Qatari official:

'Most Hamas leaders left, but its office in Doha isn't closed'

Following recent reports that Qatar has asked Hamas leaders to leave the country, Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman explains that there is no need for them to be in Doha as long as negotiations on a ceasefire are frozen.

'Most Hamas leaders left, but its office in Doha isn't closed'

Gaza hostage and ceasefire talks begin in Doha

Diplomat confirms Gaza hostage and ceasefire talks in Doha “have begun,” marking the first round of high-level talks in more than two months.

Gaza hostage and ceasefire talks begin in Doha

Mossad chief heads to Doha for hostage talks

The CIA chief will join Mossad head David Barnea for hostage talks in Doha as Hamas continues to insist on the release of significant terrorists and the end of the war.

Mossad chief heads to Doha for hostage talks

US, Egypt and Qatar:

An agreement will be reached

US, Egypt and Qatar announce that an agreement will be reached before end of next week to release hostages, save lives, bring relief to the people of Gaza, and de-escalate regional tensions.

An agreement will be reached

US officials:

'Progress was made in first day of hostage deal talks'

Two US officials tell Axios the first day of talks in Doha was "very good" and that some progress was made.

'Progress was made in first day of hostage deal talks'

Netanyahu approves Israeli delegation to Doha summit tomorrow

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved the departure of the Israeli delegation to Doha tomorrow, as well as the mandate for conducting the negotiations on a ceasefire and hostage deal.

Netanyahu approves Israeli delegation to Doha summit tomorrow

Qatar:

Israeli fencer wins gold at Hamas leadership's home

Yuval Freilich, an observant Jew, won the epee title in Doha while wearing a uniform with an Israeli flag and the message 'Am Israel Chai.'

Israeli fencer wins gold at Hamas leadership's home

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.

Israel to open temporary diplomatic office in Qatar

Indirect US-Iran talks in Doha fail to achieve breakthrough

Nuclear deal discussions between US and Iranian envoys with EU intermediary end without signs of progress.

Indirect US-Iran talks in Doha fail to achieve breakthrough

The generals' marvelous Doha adventure

The resignation from the Brookings Institute of the former commander of NATO in Afghanistan could have massive implications for Israel.Op-ed

The generals' marvelous Doha adventure

Watch: Tiger takes a stroll on Doha highway

Stunned motorists catch huge tiger's getaway on film in the Qatari capital.

Watch: Tiger takes a stroll on Doha highway

Emir of Qatar Abdicates, Hands Power to Son

The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani has announced he is stepping down and handing power to his son.

Emir of Qatar Abdicates, Hands Power to Son

Qatar Says UN Should Investigate 'Judaization' of Jerusalem

Qatar calls UN to investigate the “Judaization” by Israel of east Jerusalem, says Israel's “occupation” is unacceptable.

Qatar Says UN Should Investigate 'Judaization' of Jerusalem

Netanyahu Slams Abbas' 'Contemptible' Doha Speech

PM Netanyahu lashed out at PA Chairman Abbas, warning it is time the Fatah leader "stop denying the past" about Jerusalem's Jewish roots.

Netanyahu Slams Abbas' 'Contemptible' Doha Speech

Israel: Arab MKS 'Deliberately Spread Dangerous Libel'

Israeli spokesman Mark Regev strongly condemned Arab MK Ahmed Tibi's remarks in Doha, calling his statements “dangerous libel.”

Israel: Arab MKS 'Deliberately Spread Dangerous Libel'

Arab MKs Represent 'Palestine' at Doha Conference

Israeli Arab MKs attend International Conference for Defense of Jerusalem in Qatar, listed as representatives of “Palestine.”

Arab MKs Represent 'Palestine' at Doha Conference

Hamas Moves Headquarters to Qatar

In direct contradiction to a statement earlier this month, Hamas politburo chief Khaled Mashaal is quietly moving his headquarters to Qatar.

Hamas Moves Headquarters to Qatar

Fatah-Hamas Meeting in Qatar

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas meeting Sunday with Hamas politburo chief Khaled Mashaal in Qatar.

Fatah-Hamas Meeting in Qatar

Hamas: Politburo Not Moving to Qatar

Hamas Gaza chief Ismail Haniyeh ruled out Doha as the new headquarters for the terror group's politburo during his visit to Qatar.

Hamas: Politburo Not Moving to Qatar

Syrian Expatriates Rally Against Assad in Doha

Some 4,000 Syrian expatriates staged a rally in support of opposition protesters in their native country in the first rally of its kind.

Syrian Expatriates Rally Against Assad in Doha

US Rabbi Defends Israel Against PA Cleric's Diatribe

Rabbi Marc Schneier defends Israel against a diatribe by the chief Islamic judge of the Palestinian Authority, Sheikh Taysir al-Tamimi.

US Rabbi Defends Israel Against PA Cleric's Diatribe