News and updates about 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.

US and Iran on verge of completing prisoner swap

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.

'Our country is not at war with Israel'

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.

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

British man thrown into Iraqi jail for debt to Qatar

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

British man thrown into Iraqi jail for 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.

Israeli Inbar Lanir wins gold at World Judo Championships

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

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

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.

Qatar and UAE to restore diplomatic ties

‘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.

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

Hamas refuses to agree to calm, threatens new escalation

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

Hamas refuses to agree to calm, threatens new escalation

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.

MEP suspected of bribery asks to be released from detention

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.

Qatari Islamization of the World Cup backfired

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..

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

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.

World Cup to become 'Tripledemic’ superspreader?

"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.

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

2nd journalist dies during World Cup in Qatar

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

2nd journalist dies during World Cup in Qatar

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.

Europeans, Qatar's useful idiots

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".

I prefer Qatar’s honesty to German hypocrisy

Biden admin approves arms sale to Qatar

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

Biden admin approves 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.

The Iranians will never forget or forgive Qatar!

George Borda: Compared to Qatar, what happened in Mexico was worse, a lot worse.

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

George Borda: Compared to Qatar, Mexico 1970 was worse

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.

Soccer fans assault Egyptian reporter they thought was Israeli

Qatar to Israelis: 'Downplay your identity'

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

Qatar to Israelis: 'Downplay your identity'

Israeli reporter in Qatar to INN: 'An Iranian filmed, yelled at and touched me, we ran'

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

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

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.'

Qatar demands Israelis 'downplay their identity' at World Cup

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.

Qatar authorities encouraged the Jewish initiative

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.

Tough decision: FIFA World Cup, or watching paint dry

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner mingle with Qatari officials at World Cup

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

Ivanka, Jared mingle with Qatari officials at World Cup

Qatari police 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.

'If you were from Israel, I would stop'

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.

How is the experience of being an Israeli in Qatar?

'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.

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

These rabbis are providing kosher food to Jews attending the World Cup

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

Two rabbis provide kosher food to Jews attending the World Cup

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.

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

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.

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

Intelligence official: 'Iran may disrupt World Cup'

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.

FIFA bans LGBT armbands at World Cup

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.

Qatar bans kosher food, Jewish prayer at World Cup

Watch: 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.

Palestinian Arabs disturb Channel 13 News reporter in Qatar

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

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

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.

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

Watch: 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.

Colombian singer walks out of interview with Israeli reporter