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Kuwait calls on Qatar to exercise 'self-restraint'

Kuwait's ruler aims to ease tensions between Qatar and other regional nations.

Kuwait calls on Qatar to exercise 'self-restraint'

What is the goal of the Arab countries struggle against Qatar?

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What is the goal of the Arab countries struggle against Qatar?

'Israel has dealt with stabbings like the London attack'

Former Shiloh Mayor David Rubin on what England may learn from Israel about stabbing attacks and why Muslim countries are cutting with Qatar

'Israel has dealt with stabbings like the London attack'

'Relations can be improved - regardless of the Palestinians'

Defense Min. says attempts to renew political talks with PA should not be linked to desire to strengthen ties with Arab states.

'Relations can be improved - regardless of the Palestinians'

Saudi Arabia closes Al Jazeera offices

Move comes after 5 Sunni Arab States cut off diplomatic relations with Qatar over its support for terrorism.

Saudi Arabia closes Al Jazeera offices

A fissure in the Arab world

Sunni Arab countries say Qatar supports terror, break ties.

A fissure in the Arab world

Qatar to expel Hamas terrorists

'External pressures' force Qatar to expel Hamas leaders living in its territory.

Qatar to expel Hamas terrorists

Rift between Saudi Arabia and Qatar to widen?

Saudi Arabia continues blocking Qatari news site, slams refusal to isolate Iran; Iran warns Saudi Arabian government 'will be annihilated.'

Rift between Saudi Arabia and Qatar to widen?

Several Arab countries block Al-Jazeera website

Website of Qatari-owned television network blocked in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Egypt.

Several Arab countries block Al-Jazeera website

Qatari Emir said relations with Israel are good - or did he?

Arab media quotes Qatari Emir as saying his country’s relations with Israel are “good”. Qatar says quotes fabricated.

Qatari Emir said relations with Israel are good - or did he?

Qatar pays for Gaza's electricity

Emir of Qatar orders a payment of $12 million to solve the constant electricity blackouts in Gaza.

Qatar pays for Gaza's electricity

Reports: Qatar to mediate exchange deal between Israel and Hamas

Report claims Israel offered to release 60 terrorists in exchange for soldiers' bodies.

Reports: Qatar to mediate exchange deal between Israel and Hamas

Qatari minister: Gaza could turn into 'launching pad' for ISIS

Qatar's foreign minister warns that Israel's naval blockade could turn Gaza into an easy launching pad for ISIS recruiters.

Qatari minister: Gaza could turn into 'launching pad' for ISIS

Report: Former MK turned spy to speak in Washington

Washington Free Beacon reports that Azmi Bishara, who passed information to Hezbollah, is slated to speak next week in Washington, D.C.

Report: Former MK turned spy to speak in Washington

Former Egyptian foreign minister confirmed as Arab League chief

Despite Qatar's efforts to delay the appointment, Ahmed Abul Gheit named as the Arab League's new secretary general.

Former Egyptian foreign minister confirmed as Arab League chief

Anti-Hamas Egyptian delayed from leading Arab League

Qatar delays appointment of Egyptian as head of Arab League over his 'hostile positions.' Diplomat previously blamed Hamas for war.

Anti-Hamas Egyptian delayed from leading Arab League

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

Qatar provides homes for displaced Gazans

Qatar provides more than 1,000 apartments to residents of Gaza whose homes were destroyed in 2014 war, and says more housing is on the way.

Qatar provides homes for displaced Gazans

Western relativists sell Western culture to Qatar

Western relativists sell Western culture to Qatar

Qatari minister says Israel is 'offending 1.5 billion Muslims'

Qatar’s Foreign Minister rules out cooperation with Israel, says it offends Muslims with its actions on the Temple Mount.

Qatari minister says Israel is 'offending 1.5 billion Muslims'

Islam has Bought France’s Most Important University

Islam has Bought France’s Most Important University

Qatar to Build Gas Pipeline to Gaza

A long-rumored gas pipline to Gaza got a go-ahead Thursday, as Qatar announced it would develop the project.

Qatar to Build Gas Pipeline to Gaza

The Mideast Migrant Crisis Requires Mideast Solutions

The Mideast Migrant Crisis Requires Mideast Solutions

Israel Denies Ceasefire Talks with Hamas

If someone is negotiating with Hamas in Qatar, Prime Minister Netanyahu hasn't authorized it, senior official asserts.

Israel Denies Ceasefire Talks with Hamas

Qatari Foreign Minister Blasts 'Israeli Occupation'

Qatar’s Foreign Minister tells John Kerry the Middle East is suffering from "Israeli occupation".

Qatari Foreign Minister Blasts 'Israeli Occupation'

Kerry Arrives in Qatar to Discuss Iran Deal

Secretary of State John Kerry arrives in Qatar to speak with Arab officials wary of the deal with Iran.

Kerry Arrives in Qatar to Discuss Iran Deal

Report: Tennessee Shooter Spent Time in Qatar

Mohammod Youssuf Abdulazeez was in Qatar at least once during a 2014 trip to the Middle East, officials say.

Report: Tennessee Shooter Spent Time in Qatar

Israeli NGO Urges FC Barcelona to Boycott Qatar over Hamas Ties

Shurat HaDin writes to current Barcelona soccer team leader demanding end to support for Qatar, which hosts Hamas leaders.

Israeli NGO Urges FC Barcelona to Boycott Qatar over Hamas Ties

Qatar Backs Rajoub to Replace Abbas

Research on Arabic media reveals Qatar is taking a more active role in fomenting tension within Israel using an unusual weapon - soccer.

Qatar Backs Rajoub to Replace Abbas

Whistleblower: Qatar Set to Lose 2022 World Cup

According to a whistleblower who is working with the FBI, Qatar is likely to have its 2022 World Cup bid canceled after all.

Whistleblower: Qatar Set to Lose 2022 World Cup

Blockade? Qatar Says it Sends Building Materials to Gaza Freely

Despite terror tunnel construction, Israel is authorizing all Qatar funded projects according to an official in charge of reconstruction.

Blockade? Qatar Says it Sends Building Materials to Gaza Freely

Report: Israelis Banned from Buying French Soccer Tickets

Israelis have apparently been banned from buying tickets to see the Paris St. Germain soccer team in action.

Report: Israelis Banned from Buying French Soccer Tickets

A new concession to Hamas?

Haniyeh Reveals Israel Offering a Gas Pipeline to Gaza

Hamas head says Qatar-funded project will see Israel give gas to Gaza power plant - even as he reveals 'camouflage' policy of deception.

Haniyeh Reveals Israel Offering a Gas Pipeline to Gaza

Israel Lets 1,000 Tons of Cement Into Gaza

Largest load of building materials since Hamas's war let in under Qatar funding, despite evidence materials used to rebuild terror tunnels.

Israel Lets 1,000 Tons of Cement Into Gaza

Rouhani: The Pressure from Sanctions is Over

Iran begins producing more natural gas from field shared with Qatar, which President Rouhani says is proof Western sanctions didn't work.

Rouhani: The Pressure from Sanctions is Over

Qatar Emir Meets Erdogan in Surprise Visit to Turkey

Leaders of Turkey and Qatar, close allies who both support Syrian rebels and terror group Hamas, meet for surprise talks in Ankara.

Qatar Emir Meets Erdogan in Surprise Visit to Turkey

Qatar to Build 1,000 Homes for Displaced Gazans

Qatar launches project to build 1,000 homes in Gaza to house locals displaced by last summer's war.

Qatar to Build 1,000 Homes for Displaced Gazans

'I'm Still Egypt's President', Insists Morsi as New Trial Begins

Former Egyptian president charged with leaking documents to Qatar, declares he doesn't recognize the court's authority.

'I'm Still Egypt's President', Insists Morsi as New Trial Begins

Hamas Backs Qatar FM's 'Courage' in Spat with Israeli Minister

Qatari FM Khalid al-Attiyah and Israeli Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz exchanged verbal fire at Munich Security Conference.

Hamas Backs Qatar FM's 'Courage' in Spat with Israeli Minister

Qatar Denies Expelling Hamas Chief Khaled Mashaal

Qatar's Foreign Minister claims Hamas chief Mashaal remains in the country and that relations between Qatar and Egypt are fine.

Qatar Denies Expelling Hamas Chief Khaled Mashaal

Report: Qatar Expels Hamas Chief Khaled Mashaal

Mashaal, Muslim Brotherhood members given the boot in apparent push by Qatar to repair ties with Egypt; Hamas angrily denies.

Report: Qatar Expels Hamas Chief Khaled Mashaal

Hamas Denies Qatar Cut its Funding Over Egypt

Hamas denies newspaper report that Qatar has informed Hamas that it would be temporarily halting its financial support.

Hamas Denies Qatar Cut its Funding Over Egypt

Report: Qatar Cuts Hamas Funding for Egypt Alliance

Senior Egyptian source tells Kuwaiti paper Qatar is pressing Hamas to advance rapprochement with Egypt.

Report: Qatar Cuts Hamas Funding for Egypt Alliance

The Genie, the Bottle and Those Who Took Charge

The Genie, the Bottle and Those Who Took Charge

Al-Jazeera Shuts Down Egypt Channel

Qatari-owned Al-Jazeera news network shuts down its Egypt channel, quieting a major source of tension between the two countries.

Al-Jazeera Shuts Down Egypt Channel

Qatari Emir 'Donates' Money to IDF Disabled Veterans' Org

Emir's family buys apartment left to the IDF org. in Paris, France - donating 2.5 million Euro despite the country's Hamas affiliations.

Qatari Emir 'Donates' Money to IDF Disabled Veterans' Org

US Unfreezes Egypt Ties, Egypt Eyes Qatar Reconciliation

US sends Apache helicopters originally frozen and new ambassador; Sisi meets with Hamas-backer Qatar signalling rapprochement.

US Unfreezes Egypt Ties, Egypt Eyes Qatar Reconciliation

Egypt's Sisi Meets Qatari Envoy

Egyptian President meets envoy from Qatar, as the countries attempt to rebuild ties that were severed after Muslim Brotherhood ouster.

Egypt's Sisi Meets Qatari Envoy

FIFA President Reiterates Qatar Will Host 2022 World Cup

Despite a report indicating corruption, FIFA’s president says it would take "an earthquake" for Qatar not to host the 2022 World Cup.

FIFA President Reiterates Qatar Will Host 2022 World Cup

Qatar Supports Sisi's Egypt Despite Crackdown on Brotherhood

Qatar joins its neighbors in supporting Egypt under President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, despite his crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood.

Qatar Supports Sisi's Egypt Despite Crackdown on Brotherhood

Qatar Imports 4,000 Tons of Construction Material to Gaza

Hamas claims gravel, concrete will be used to rebuild apartments and highways, despite evidence that terror tunnels are being rebuilt.

Qatar Imports 4,000 Tons of Construction Material to Gaza

Gulf States to Return Envoys to Qatar

Saudi, Emirati, and Bahraini envoys to return Qatar, in a reversal of a decision from March.

Gulf States to Return Envoys to Qatar

Did FIFA Cancel Qatar's Hosting of 2022 Games?

German newspaper quotes FIFA president as saying that Qatar won't host 2022 World Cup, but FIFA denies the report.

Did FIFA Cancel Qatar's Hosting of 2022 Games?

Hamas and Fatah's Role in the Jerusalem Disturbances

Hamas and Fatah's Role in the Jerusalem Disturbances

The Left Against Itself

The Left Against Itself

Hamas-sponsor Qatar Eyeing UN Control

Qatari Emir puts former PM in running for replacement of Ban Ki-Moon in 2016, as lead terror sponsor state aims to take over the UN.

Hamas-sponsor Qatar Eyeing UN Control

Donors Pledge $5.4 Billion for Gaza, Says Norway FM

Half of the pledges will go for reconstruction and the rest as unspecified aid to the Palestinian Arabs.

Donors Pledge $5.4 Billion for Gaza, Says Norway FM

The Middle East Masquerade Party

The Middle East Masquerade Party

Weather or Terror? FIFA World Cup May Move from Qatar

FIFA executive says 2022 World Cup may be moved to colder climates, as pressure over Qatar's 'terror money' mounts.

Weather or Terror? FIFA World Cup May Move from Qatar

London Rally Calls on Qatar to Stop Funding Terrorism

150 people gathered outside London’s Qatar embassy to protest Qatar’s funding of terrorist organizations.

London Rally Calls on Qatar to Stop Funding Terrorism