Qatar

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

After elimination attempt

Senior Hamas official makes first TV appearance

For the first time since Israel’s attempted strike in Qatar, Khalil al-Hayya - one of the main targets - gives an interview to the Qatari Al-Araby channel.

Report

Israel's strike in Doha sowed seeds of Trump's Gaza peace plan

Israeli journalist Barak Ravid reports that Trump advisers Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were horrified by the strike in Qatar, but saw an opportunity that became the 20-point Gaza peace plan.

Following Israeli strikes:

Trump signed historic security guarantee for Qatar

Trump granted Qatar an unprecedented U.S. security guarantee, including a military response in the event of an attack.

National suicide should not be an option anywhere in the world

One thing is obvious: If we want to have a better future for all, evil must be identified, exposed, marginalized and eventually eliminated. Opinion.

Qatar hints that Trump’s plan needs adjustments

Qatar’s Prime Minister states that while Trump’s plan to end the war includes positive principles, it requires clarifications and further discussion on its details.

Call for hostage release

Arab states back Trump’s Gaza peace plan

Eight Arab and Muslim nations praise President Trump’s leadership and pledge support for a deal that ends the war, frees hostages, and ensures regional stability.

Doha strike

Segal: The most successful failed assassination in history

Channel 12 analyst links dramatic shift in Qatari mediation stance to Israeli operation, outlines possible political fallout from pending hostage deal.

Netanyahu apologizes to Qatari PM for strike on Hamas leaders

Israeli PM reportedly apologizes to Qatari counterpart for this month's strike on Hamas's leadership in Doha during his meeting with President Trump.

Returning to role as mediator?

Qatar's new demand from Israel

Qatar demanding Israel apologize for strike on Hamas, as precondition for renewing role as mediator in ceasefire talks.

Qatar airstrike

Targeted senior Hamas official appears on camera for 1st time

Senior Hamas official Ghazi Hamad, who was targeted in an assassination attempt in Qatar last week, appeared today for the first time since the attack in an interview with Al Jazeera.

Amb. Akunis:

Both Qatar and Hamas responsible for safety of hostages

Israeli Consul General in New York Ofir Akunis urges continued pressure on Qatar and Hamas to release all 48 hostages still held in Gaza, promises Israel 'will never apologize for defending the State of Israel and the Jewish people.'

Hamas officials signal willingness to resume hostage talks

Despite the elimination attempt in Qatar and the IDF’s expanded operations in Gaza, the terror group indicates it may return to negotiations over a hostage deal.

Former Mossad official

'Qatar is purchasing the West on behalf of Islam'

Oded Ailam, former head of the Counterterrorism Division in the Mossad, says that Qatar presents itself as a global mediator while funding terror and buying influence through real estate, companies, sports clubs, and even politicians - all to cement its international power.

Trump:

'Netanyahu didn't alert me on Qatar strike'

President Trump denies an Axios report that Netanyahu gave him advance warning of strike on Hamas in Qatar, adds that Netanyahu "won't be hitting Qatar again."

A legal clarification:

Targeting Hamas terrorist leaders in Qatar

The fact that Hamas terrorist leaders sought safe harbor in a friendly sovereign state did not mean they were no longer subject to law-mandated punishment or that the principle of sovereignty immunized the terror-protecting state (Qatar) from Israeli law-enforcement. Opinion.

Senior Qatari official survived IAF strike in Doha

The acting director of the Qatari Prime Minister’s office missed a meeting with senior Hamas officials due to a delay.

Trump:

'Qatar is a great ally, Israel needs to be careful'

US President Trump describes Qatar as a "great ally" and urges Israel to "be careful" following its strike in Doha targeting Hamas leaders.

Summit Of Fire:

Hamas official targeted gives first interview since attack

Tahir al-Nunu, a senior official in Hamas's political bureau, was filmed tonight for the first time since the Israeli strike in Qatar, after his name was reported as one of the assassination targets.

Israeli assessment

Qatar actively helping Hamas conceal results of Doha strike

Five days after the strike on a Hamas leadership complex in Qatar, Israel has not yet achieved certainty about its results. Israeli officials Qatar is cooperating with Hamas in an attempt to conceal the outcome, and it is possible that the leaders received prior warning and escaped.

Olmert to Al Jazeera

'Israeli officials need to be tried after Qatar strike'

Former PM and convicited felon strongly criticizes the strike on Hamas's leadership in Doha, says he is sorry for the death of Khalil Al-Hayya's son.

Iran warns: Israel will attack again

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to attend Doha summit, Iranian official warns Arab countries not to cooperate with Israel.

Netanyahu hints: Attempt on Hamas leaders in Doha failed

Following strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hints at strike's failure, writing that 'getting rid of' Hamas leaders will remove 'main obstacle' to ending war, freeing hostages.

Report:

Israel used F-15s, F-35s in strike on Hamas in Qatar

Israel used jet fighters to launch ballistic missiles into space over Saudi Arabia in its strike on Hamas leadership in Doha, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Report:

Mossad balked at strike against Hamas in Qatar

An exclusive report from The Washington Post reveals the Mossad declined to conduct a ground operation to eliminate Hamas leaders in Qatar, opposing PM Netanyahu's airstrike order over fears of jeopardizing crucial mediation efforts.

Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya still alive, group claims

Hamas claims leader Khalil al-Hayya survived an Israeli strike in Qatar and attended his son’s funeral. Photos from the funeral showed other officials but not al-Hayya.

After Israeli strike:

Qatar's PM heads to US to meet Trump

Qatar's PM to visit the US to discuss Israeli strike on Hamas in Doha, Gaza ceasefire talks, and expanding defense cooperation with American officials, including President Trump.

UNSC condemns Doha strikes, without mentioning Israel

The UN Security Council, with US backing, condemns recent strikes on Doha but does not mention Israel’s role in the strikes.

Trump:

'I hope Doha strike won't affect hostage negotiations'

Trump asked by reporter how Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Doha will affect hostage deal negotiations: Hopefully it won't affect it at all.

Khalil al-Hayya missing from Doha funeral photos

Hamas released images from the Doha funeral attended by Qatar’s Emir, showing senior officials Osama Hamdan and Izzat al-Rishq, while acting Gaza leader Khalil al-Hayya was absent.

Qatar's missed warning call

The Pentagon identified missiles fired toward Qatar and informed the White House. Trump instructed his envoy to warn the Qatari prime minister, but he did not answer the phone.

Gilad Erdan:

'I was asked not to criticize Qatar'

Israel's former ambassador to the US and the UN, Gilad Erdan, defended the strike in Qatar, saying all Israeli forces had been cooperating with Qatar for too long.

Hamas official:

Talks of renewing ceasefire negotiations 'entertaining'

Mohammad Nazzal, senior Hamas official abroad, says talks of renewing negotiations for ceasefire deal 'entertaining,' questions who Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu imagined holding discussions with if Qatar strike had succeeded.

Security officials question:

Did Israel use sufficient ammunition in Qatar strike

Security officials still unsure of results of Doha, Qatar, strike on senior Hamas officials; investigation ongoing.

Qatar PM:

'Netanyahu killed any hope for Gaza hostages with Doha attack'

In an interview with CNN, Qatar’s PM condemns Israel’s strike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha as “barbaric” and “state terror,” saying it shattered hopes for Gaza hostages and undermined ceasefire talks.

WSJ report:

Trump told Netanyahu Qatar strike was 'not wise' in heated call

President Donald Trump told PM Netanyahu the Qatar strike on Hamas leaders was “not wise,” per WSJ. Netanyahu defended the move, citing urgency.

Netanyahu on Doha strike:

On 9/11 we remember, Israel acts against terror as America did

PM Netanyahu compares Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Doha to America’s pursuit of al-Qaeda after 9/11, warning Qatar and others against harboring terrorists.

British journalist:

Israel entered a new era of deterrence

Israeli operation in Qatar marks shift in strategy; Telegraph notes Netanyahu’s open acknowledgment and Trump’s support signal new era of deterrence.

Veteran Israeli journalist:

US leaked Israeli strike plans - and this isn't the first time

In his Hebrew column for Arutz Sheva, journalist Haggai Huberman highlights the possibility of American leaking plans for Operation Summit of Fire while delving into a historic precedent.

Israel casts doubt on results of Qatar strike

Israel's defense echelon expresses doubt over success of strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar.

Another Trump deal in Qatar?

Beware a deal leaving Israel’s existential enemies able to recoup to fight another day. Opinion.

Defense Min.: All partners in massacre will be held to account

Defense Minister Israel Katz says 'Summit of Fire' intended to eliminate senior Hamas leaders, stresses anyone who was a partner in the October 7 massacre will be punished.

Canada: Israeli strike in Qatar 'intolerable'

The prime minister of Canada called the Israeli strike 'an intolerable expansion of violence and an affront to Qatar's sovereignty.'

'Unacceptable'

France and Germany condemn Israeli airstrike in Doha

France and Germany condemn Israel’s airstrike in Doha, calling it a violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and a threat to regional stability, despite its targeting of Hamas leadership.

Trump:

'I’m not thrilled about the Israeli strike in Qatar'

President Trump voices strong disapproval of Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, calling it “not a good situation” and stressing the urgent need to recover hostages.

'This is your fate'

Graham responds to Hamas leaders hit in Doha

Senator Lindsey Graham responds to Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, urging Hamas to surrender and warning Hezbollah and Syria to tread carefully. He reaffirms his unwavering support for Israel.

Qatari PM:

'We reserve the right to respond to treacherous Israeli attack'

Qatar’s PM condemns Israeli strike on Hamas leaders in Doha as “state terrorism,” warns of retaliation. He accuses Netanyahu of “rogue” behavior and sabotaging peace efforts.

Trump:

'Decision to strike Qatar was made by Netanyahu, not me'

In a post on Truth Social, Trump clarifies that Israel’s strike on Hamas in Qatar was Netanyahu’s decision, not his, calls for peace and vows no future attacks on Qatari soil.

Hamas claims

'Assassination attempt in Doha failed'

Hamas claims that an assassination attempt on its delegation in Doha failed, but five operatives were killed, along with a Qatari security official. Hamas also denied the assassination of Muhammad Deif in the Gaza Strip at the time.

PM Netanyahu:

'Today, Israel and I have kept the promise'

Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke about the attacks in Qatar at the American Independence Day event in Jerusalem, declaring 'At the beginning of the war, I promised that none of them would escape, and we are systematically eliminating them.'

Chief of Staff

'We're settling accounts on behalf of all Oct. 7 victims'

Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir commanded the Air Force's attack in Doha against senior Hamas figures from the Israeli Air Force Command Center.

Trump to Qatar

'Nothing like this will happen again on your soil'

White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt: "President Trump instructed Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to notify the Qataris of the impending attack"