News and updates about Qatar

Mandate for Israeli negotiating team

Political-Security Cabinet meeting concludes after more than three hours. Cabinet approves departure of Israeli delegation to Doha for talks on hostage release deal.

Mandate for Israeli negotiating team

'We are starting to see Qatar's pressure on Hamas'

PM Netanyahu met with representatives of the hostage families: "Until now we haven’t received a real response from Hamas."

'We are starting to see Qatar's pressure on Hamas'

PM's wife writes to Emir of Qatar's mother

Sara Netanyahu sends personal letter to the Emir of Qatar's mother on the occasion of Ramadan and for the release of the hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

PM's wife writes to Emir of Qatar's mother

Israel demanding list of hostages still alive

Israel tells Qatar and Egypt there will be no more talks on hostage release deal, until Hamas provides a list of hostages who are still alive.

Israel demanding list of hostages still alive

'The medications were transferred to the hostages'

Prime Minister's Office: Israel will examine the credibility of the report and continue to work for the welfare of our hostages.

'The medications were transferred to the hostages'

'Qatar spreading anti-Israel hate across America'

Malcolm Hoenlein explains how Qatar funds institutions and acquires businesses to advance its anti-Israel, anti-American agenda.

'Qatar spreading anti-Israel hate across America'

Israeli swimmer wins silver medal in Qatar

Israeli swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko unfazed by boos in the crowd after winning a silver medal at the Doha World Championships.

Israeli swimmer wins silver medal in Qatar

Injured 'journalist' to be treated in Qatar

Al Jazeera reporter Ismail Abu Omar will be flown to Qatar after being injured by Israeli drone strike in Gaza.

Injured 'journalist' to be treated in Qatar

'I urge you to press Qatar to press Hamas'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Conference of Presidents of the Major American Jewish Organizations: I hope we can achieve a deal soon, but deal or no deal, we have to finish the job.

'I urge you to press Qatar to press Hamas'

I had a 'good discussion' with Qatar PM

Israeli Pres. Herzog says hostage negotiations are 'complicated, difficult,' praises Qatari PM for 'major efforts,' and 'enormous focus' on the matter.

I had a 'good discussion' with Qatar PM

Hostage release shouldn't be condition for ceasefire

Qatari Prime Minister Al Thani says he hopes prisoner swap deal will happen soon, ceasefire shouldn't be conditioned on hostages' release.

Hostage release shouldn't be condition for ceasefire

'There were a few steps back in Israel Arab ties'

Arutz Sheva spoke to former special envoy Jason Greenblatt about Israel's relations with her neighbors, the day after the war, and how Palestinians feel about October 7th.

'There were a few steps back in Israel Arab ties'

Hamas tells Qatar hostages received medications

France is pressuring the Qataris to provide proof that the hostages received the medications transferred to Gaza last month.

Hamas tells Qatar hostages received medications

Hamas finally responds to proposed hostage deal

After days of foot-dragging, Qatari PM says Hamas terror group has finally submitted its response to the proposed hostage deal. Hamas reiterates demand of end to war.

Hamas finally responds to proposed hostage deal

'We expect proof that hostages received medication'

Medicine for Israeli hostages being held by Hamas entered the Gaza Strip last month, but there has been no indication that the hostages received it.

'We expect proof that hostages received medication'

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

'Progress in discussions; differences still wide'

Israel is demanding to put additional pressure on Hamas to reduce its demands and agree to an outline of a two-month ceasefire, in exchange for the release of the hostages.

'Progress in discussions; differences still wide'

Biden and Qatar's Emir speak about Gaza

US President speaks with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani about efforts to secure the release of hostages taken by Hamas.

Biden and Qatar's Emir speak about Gaza

'Qatar is an integral key regional partner'

US State Department responds to Netanyahu’s comments criticizing Qatar’s role as “problematic.”

'Qatar is an integral key regional partner'

Qatar criticizes Netanyahu, Smotrich fires back

Finance Minister responds after Qatar's Foreign Ministry blasts Netanyahu over recording in which he is heard criticizing Qatar's mediation efforts with Hamas.

Qatar criticizes Netanyahu, Smotrich fires back

Medicine for Israeli hostages entered Gaza

It is believed the medicine will be transferred to the Israeli hostages on Thursday.

Medicine for Israeli hostages entered Gaza

'We're working on a new hostage release deal'

White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby says efforts are underway to achieve a new hostage release deal.

'We're working on a new hostage release deal'

Qatar announces deal to give hostages medicine

Under deal, Israel will allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza in exchange for Hamas allowing hostages to finally receive needed medicine after over 100 days.

Qatar announces deal to give hostages medicine

Qatar to transfer medication for some 40 hostages

CNN reports Qatar will soon make shipment of medication to Egypt, which will then hand it over to the Ministry of Health in Gaza. Red Cross won't be involved.

Qatar to transfer medication for some 40 hostages

Qatar supplied with medicines for Israeli hostages

Qatar supplied with medicines to be given to Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, in accordance with list provided by Israel.

Qatar supplied with medicines for Israeli hostages

Medications for hostages to enter Gaza

Prime Minister’s Office announces deal with Qatar which would see medications for the hostages being transferred to Gaza. Hostages' families: We demand visual proof.

Medications for hostages to enter Gaza

Qatar discussing delivering medication to hostages

New York Times reports Qatar is engaged in high-level discussions with Hamas to deliver vital prescription medicines to Israeli hostages.

Qatar discussing delivering medication to hostages

Details of Qatar’s new ceasefire proposal revealed

Hostages’ Families: "We are anxious about the fate of our loved ones, who have been languishing in Hamas tunnels for almost 100 days, without food, water, and life-saving medical treatment. The War Cabinet must approve any deal that will lead to immediate release of all hostages alive."

Details of Qatar’s new ceasefire proposal revealed

'Elimination of Hamas leader makes talks difficult'

Qatari Prime Minister meets family members of six hostages in Doha, says killing of Saleh al-Arouri has made a new deal much more difficult.

'Elimination of Hamas leader makes talks difficult'

Families of hostages arrive in Qatar

Families of six hostages being held by Hamas land in Qatar, will meet top officials.

Families of hostages arrive in Qatar

US to extend military presence in Qatar for 10 years

CNN report: The United States quietly reached an agreement that extends its military presence at Al Udeid Base in Qatar.

US to extend military presence in Qatar for 10 years

Sen. Menendez charged with accepting bribes from Qatar

Federal prosecutors unveil superseding indictment against New Jersey Democrat, allege he accepted gifts from Qatar.

Sen. Menendez charged with accepting bribes from Qatar

Israeli officials to visit Cairo for prisoner exchange talks

A new report claims that an Israeli delegation will discuss possibilities including the IDF withdrawing and increased aid to Gaza.

Israeli officials to visit Cairo for prisoner exchange talks

Hamas willing to discuss new hostage release deal

Hamas reportedly no longer insists on ending the war as a condition for moving forward with new deal. Several proposals being discussed.

Hamas willing to discuss new hostage release deal

'I would not recommend assassinations on Qatari soil'

Former Mossad director Yossi Cohen discusses the war in Gaza, the international pressures surrounding it, and the day after.

'I would not recommend assassinations on Qatari soil'

Biden speaks to Qatari Emir amid Gaza ceasefire talks

White House says the two discussed urgent effort to secure the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas.

Biden speaks to Qatari Emir amid Gaza ceasefire talks

Israel sets sites on Hamas "royalty" living abroad

How do Hamas leaders have a combined net worth of eleven billion dollars? Op-ed.

Israel sets sites on Hamas "royalty" living abroad

'I will underscore US commitments to regional security'

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will also visit Bahrain and Qatar and will make a stop at the USS Ford.

'I will underscore US commitments to regional security'

Islamic Jihad: 'Prisoner swap only after general ceasefire'

Qatar proposes freeing Marwan Barghouti in prisoner swap; Islamic Jihad declares deal will be discussed only following general ceasefire.

Islamic Jihad: 'Prisoner swap only after general ceasefire'

Contacts underway on renewing talks on hostage deal

Arab newspaper reports that intensive talks have been held in recent days to renew indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas.

Contacts underway on renewing talks on hostage deal

Emir of Qatar accuses Israel of 'genocide' in Gaza

Despite the accusations, Qatar recently brokered the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.

Emir of Qatar accuses Israel of 'genocide' in Gaza

Mossad team recalled from Qatar

Mossad director David Barnea has recalled agents from Qatar after negotiations with Hamas broke down.

Mossad team recalled from Qatar

'We're committed to continuing efforts to resume truce'

Qatar expresses regret that the fighting in Gaza was renewed, confirms that negotiations between the two sides are ongoing.

'We're committed to continuing efforts to resume truce'

Liberman: Netanyahu is granting immunity to Hamas leaders

Avigdor Liberman denounced Prime Minister Netanyahu for reportedly rejecting multiple operations to assassinate Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Liberman: Netanyahu is granting immunity to Hamas leaders

Ceasefire extended for 2 days, 20 more hostages to be freed

Ceasefire originally scheduled to end tomorrow morning extended until Thursday as final 11 hostages from original deal set to be released.

Ceasefire extended for 2 days, 20 more hostages to be freed

13 Israeli women and children to be released today

Number of Israelis released to rise to 39 with third group this evening. 7 foreign nationals to also be released, according to reports.

13 Israeli women and children to be released today

Netanyahu pledged not to target Hamas leaders in Qatar

French newspaper Le Figaro reports Qatar extracted a promise from Israel to leave Hamas leaders on Qatari soil alone in hostage deal.

Netanyahu pledged not to target Hamas leaders in Qatar

'We hope the ceasefire can extend beyond four days'

Qatari Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson says he hopes ceasefire can be extended in order to lead to the release of more hostages.

'We hope the ceasefire can extend beyond four days'

Report: Qatar tells Hamas to 'quit the games'

Magen David Adom explains why hostage release not on the horizon at the moment.

Report: Qatar tells Hamas to 'quit the games'

Ceasefire on Friday at 7 am, hostages will be released at 4 pm

Spokesperson for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry says Qatar has lists of people to be released from both sides, 13 Israelis to be released tomorrow

Ceasefire on Friday at 7 am, hostages will be released at 4 pm

Mossad Director in Qatar ahead of hostage deal

Director David Barnea traveled to the country ahead of the deal which will see Israeli hostages released from Hamas captivity.

Mossad Director in Qatar ahead of hostage deal

Red Cross president meets Hamas leader Haniyeh in Qatar

The Red Cross has not been permitted to visit the more than 200 hostages who are held by Hamas in Gaza.

Red Cross president meets Hamas leader Haniyeh in Qatar

Biden, Qatari Emir discuss need for hostages to be freed

Qatar has been mediating efforts to reach an agreement for Hamas to release some hostages in exchange for a ceasefire.

Biden, Qatari Emir discuss need for hostages to be freed

Qatar deal to free 50 hostages in exchange for 3-day ceasefire

Deal would include freeing of women and minors arrested for terrorist activity, leave near;y 200 people in Hamas captivity.

Qatar deal to free 50 hostages in exchange for 3-day ceasefire

Qatar brokering deal to free 10-15 hostages for pause

Talks reportedly underway to allow for 1-2 pause in fighting in Gaza in exchange for freeing of about a dozen of Hamas' hostages.

Qatar brokering deal to free 10-15 hostages for pause

Shurat Hadin: 'To defeat Hamas, we must isolate Qatar'

The director of the Shurat Hadin lawfare organization explains the legal front against Qatari institutions supporting Hamas.

Shurat Hadin: 'To defeat Hamas, we must isolate Qatar'

'Chances for hostages being released are 50-50'

A senior US official commented that the negotiations for the release of the hostages held by Hamas are in progress, but uncertain.

'Chances for hostages being released are 50-50'

Mossad chief visited Qatar as part of efforts to free hostages

The head of the Mossad, David Barnea, visited Qatar this past weekend as part of the efforts to free the hostages held by Hamas.

Mossad chief visited Qatar as part of efforts to free hostages

Qatar will sanction Hamas after the release of the hostages

US and Qatar agree that Doha will re-examine its relations with Hamas after the end of the hostage crisis in Gaza.

Qatar will sanction Hamas after the release of the hostages

Hama: Moral bankruptcy

You want me to know you did it. You want me to know you are proud of it. You want me to see you for who you are. Well, I do.Opinion.

Hama: Moral bankruptcy