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Egypt Charges Morsi With Endangering National Security

Ousted president accused of leaking state secrets and sensitive documents to Qatar.

Egypt Charges Morsi With Endangering National Security

Egypt Investigating Morsi for Handing Over Documents to Qatar

Egypt opens an investigation into deposed president for handing over to Qatar "documents relevant to national security."

Egypt Investigating Morsi for Handing Over Documents to Qatar

Iran Hails Hamas 'Victory', Qatar Offers Money

Gaza terror sponsors say the Gaza campaign 'brought Israel to its knees' and paves the way for final defeat of Israel.

Iran Hails Hamas 'Victory', Qatar Offers Money

Playing with Terror: How to Stop Qatar's Funding Hamas

Playing with Terror: How to Stop Qatar's Funding Hamas

UN Ambassador Ron Prosor Labels Qatar 'Club Med for Terrorists'

Israel's UN envoy urges world leaders to pressure Qatar to end its support for the terror group, questions World Cup host status

UN Ambassador Ron Prosor Labels Qatar 'Club Med for Terrorists'

Qatar Rejects Claims it Supports Islamic State

"Qatar does not support extremist groups, including ISIS," says Qatar's Foreign Minister following suggestions otherwise.

Qatar Rejects Claims it Supports Islamic State

Hamas Refuses Future Truces Until Demands Are Met

'There won't be open negotiations with the Israeli enemy, and there won't be a deviation from our just demands,' official insists.

Hamas Refuses Future Truces Until Demands Are Met

Balad MKs Claim They Omitted Qatar Visit for 'Technical Reasons'

Arab MKs insist impromptu visit to country hosting Hamas was left unreported for 'technical reasons.'

Balad MKs Claim They Omitted Qatar Visit for 'Technical Reasons'

German Minister Accuses Qatar of Funding 'Islamic State'

Gulf state already under pressure over terror funding accused of supporting ISIS.

German Minister Accuses Qatar of Funding 'Islamic State'

Senior Fatah Source: Qatar Pushed Hamas Back to War

Hamas reportedly tried to get Qatar involved in truce talks; when Egypt refused Qatar ordered Mashaal to reject truce or be expelled.

Senior Fatah Source: Qatar Pushed Hamas Back to War

Report: Traitor Ex-MK's Research Center Funded MKs Qatar Trip

Azmi Bishara's research center reportedly funded the recent trip to Qatar by Balad MKs.

Report: Traitor Ex-MK's Research Center Funded MKs Qatar Trip

Liberman: Ban Arab Party Over Visit to Traitor Ex-MK

Foreign minister calls for Attorney General to investigate 'fifth column' Arab-nationalists who visited Hamas fund supplier Qatar.

Liberman: Ban Arab Party Over Visit to Traitor Ex-MK

Balad Spokesman Won't Confirm MKs Met with Bishara

Spokesman for Balad confirms that its MKs visited Qatar, says he's unaware of a meeting with party founder Bishara.

Balad Spokesman Won't Confirm MKs Met with Bishara

Has Qatar Surrendered?

Has Qatar Surrendered?

Bennett Tells Al Jazeera: Your Channel's Sponsor Funds Terrorism

Economics Minister takes off the gloves, tells Al Jazeera interviewer Qatar is funding the murder of children in Israel and Gaza.

Bennett Tells Al Jazeera: Your Channel's Sponsor Funds Terrorism

View From Inside the Halls of Power: Israel's Strategy

View From Inside the Halls of Power: Israel's Strategy

Kerry Reaches out to Hamas Allies to Press Truce

US Secretary of State turns to Islamist-led Qatar and Turkey to help pressure Hamas into accepting a ceasefire with Israel.

Kerry Reaches out to Hamas Allies to Press Truce

Liberman: No Decision Yet on Expulsion of UN Envoy

Foreign Minister says a final decision has yet to be made on his threat to expel the UN's envoy to the Middle East.

Liberman: No Decision Yet on Expulsion of UN Envoy

Unease in Demark over Qatari-Sponsored Mega Mosque

Danish Muslims laud opening of country's largest mosque, amid concerns over influence from Muslim Brotherhood sponsors.

Unease in Demark over Qatari-Sponsored Mega Mosque

Qatar Sets Up 'Special Fund' to Pay Angry Hamas Employees

After angry brawls over pay in Gaza threaten PA unity government, Gulf State steps in to save the day - for now.

Qatar Sets Up 'Special Fund' to Pay Angry Hamas Employees

Qatar to Financially Help Hamas-Fatah Government

Arab states to help pay the wages of Gaza's public sector workers, says deputy Hamas leader.

Qatar to Financially Help Hamas-Fatah Government

Former MK Who Aided Hezbollah to Head New Qatar Channel

Azmi Bishara, who fled Israel after revealing information to Hezbollah, will head an "anti-Muslim Brotherhood" Qatari network.

Former MK Who Aided Hezbollah to Head New Qatar Channel

'Qatar Judicial System Has Kidnapped Us'

US couple sentenced to three years and fined over death of adopted daughter, notes 'ridiculous' case accused them of 'organ trafficking.'

'Qatar Judicial System Has Kidnapped Us'

Europe, Awake! Ukraine and Syria are Global Blackmail

Europe, Awake! Ukraine and Syria are Global Blackmail

Arab Summit Pits Qatar against Everyone Else

Syrian conflict takes center stage at an Arab summit starting Tuesday in Kuwait, but Egypt is too hot to handle.

Arab Summit Pits Qatar against Everyone Else

Arab League Summit Backs Abbas's Stubbornness in Talks

Middle East Muslim countries declare refusal to recognize Israel as a Jewish state, as they grapple with regional conflicts.

Arab League Summit Backs Abbas's Stubbornness in Talks

Arab MK Who Aided Hezbollah Forced To Flee Again

Former MK Bishara fled Israel after helping guide Hezbollah rockets -- now Dubai wants him out for 'Israeli plot.'

Arab MK Who Aided Hezbollah Forced To Flee Again

Gulf States Pull Ambassadors from Qatar Over Islamist Support

Fearing that they may be the next victims of Islamists, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates slam Qatar.

Gulf States Pull Ambassadors from Qatar Over Islamist Support

Egypt Summons Qatari Ambassador Amid Row Over Brotherhood

Egypt summons the Qatari ambassador in Cairo following concerns expressed by the Gulf state over the crackdown on Islamist demonstrators.

Egypt Summons Qatari Ambassador Amid Row Over Brotherhood

Western States Hold First Talks With Syria's Islamist Rebels

Western states, including US, meet with powerful Syrian Islamic Front; marks policy shift after failure to back secular FSA.

Western States Hold First Talks With Syria's Islamist Rebels

US Couple in Qatar Charged with Starving Daughter

In Qatar for husband's engineering work for 2022 World Cup project, couple accused of killing adopted 8 year old daughter.

US Couple in Qatar Charged with Starving Daughter

Qatar Tries to Convince Syrian Opposition to Attend Geneva II

Qatar officials attempted - unsuccessfully - to convince Syrian opposition to accept UN conditions for Geneva II conference.

Qatar Tries to Convince Syrian Opposition to Attend Geneva II

Qatar: Soccer Legend's 'Idolatrous' Headbutt Statue Removed

Host of the 2022 World Cup has statue of soccer star's infamous yet iconic headbutting incident removed to comply with Islamic law.

Qatar: Soccer Legend's 'Idolatrous' Headbutt Statue Removed

Qatar Warned Over Disrespecting Israeli Swimmers

FINA warns officials in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates for hiding the Israeli flag during World Cup swimming events.

Qatar Warned Over Disrespecting Israeli Swimmers

Qataris Remove 'Shocking' Israeli Flag at Swim Event

A Qatari woman posted a photo of the flag at Swimming World Cup event on Twitter. The next day it was gone.

Qataris Remove 'Shocking' Israeli Flag at Swim Event

Kerry: The Peace Talks Are Intensifying

Israeli and PA officials have held 13 meetings so far, reveals Secretary of State during visit to Paris.

Kerry: The Peace Talks Are Intensifying

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

Report: US, Taliban to Hold Peace Talks

United States and Taliban officials will engage in Afghanistan peace talks Thursday, senior U.S. administration officials said.

Report: US, Taliban to Hold Peace Talks

Mysterious New Mission Reportedly Opens in Gulf

Finance Ministry costings indicate a diplomatic mission in the Gulf, but Israel officially has none.

Mysterious New Mission Reportedly Opens in Gulf

Syrian Rebels Open First 'Embassy' in Qatar

The Syrian opposition opened its first "embassy” in Qatar on Wednesday.

Syrian Rebels Open First 'Embassy' in Qatar

Qatar May Be Buying Its Way into the PA to Isolate Iran

Qatar’s emir, after having brought a check to Gaza, plans to bail out Abbas next week. His strategy may be to isolate Iran from Hamas.

Qatar May Be Buying Its Way into the PA to Isolate Iran

Qatari Emir Plans to Visit Ramallah

The Qatari Emir, who recently became the first world leader to visit Hamas-controlled Gaza, now plans a trip to Abbas in Ramallah.

Qatari Emir Plans to Visit Ramallah

U.S. Secret Weapons Delivery Fell into Hands of Terrorists

A secret arms shipment to Libyan rebels fell into the arms of known terrorist groups. U.S. now concerned that the same can happen in Syria.

U.S. Secret Weapons Delivery Fell into Hands of Terrorists

Iran: Qatari King Helped Israel Target Hamas Men

Qatar's king "gave Hamas leaders watches and pens that transmitted signals to Israeli satellites."

Iran: Qatari King Helped Israel Target Hamas Men

Qatar Brings New Weapon to Gaza -- Money

The emir of oil-rich Qatar brought money to Hamas in Gaza in an apparent ploy to buy his way into the region. It may backfire.

Qatar Brings New Weapon to Gaza -- Money

State Dept. in the Dark on Qatar Visit to Gaza

Qatar’s emir is first foreign leader to visit Hamas, but the State Dept. does not seem to be clued in. “Let me check,” says spokesman.

State Dept. in the Dark on Qatar Visit to Gaza

‘Gaza Roulette’ Blows Up, Bibi Vows ‘Hard’ Response

Netanyahu promises a “hard response” after one of daily terrorist attacks from Gaza “succeeded” as Qatar leader visits Hamas HQ.

‘Gaza Roulette’ Blows Up, Bibi Vows ‘Hard’ Response

Qatari Fuel to Enter Gaza Through Israel

Israel allow will fuel donated by Qatar to be pumped into Gaza via the Kerem Shalom crossing, says PA official.

Qatari Fuel to Enter Gaza Through Israel

Another Syrian Ambassador Defects

Syrian Ambassador to the UAE, Abd Allaltif Dabaj, has defected, joining his wife, Syria's Ambassador to Cyprus, Lamyaa Hariri, in Qatar.

Another Syrian Ambassador Defects

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

Hamas Will 'Never Recognize Israel”

Gaza de facto Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh, says the terrorist group will “never recognize Israel" and "the resistance will continue."

Hamas Will 'Never Recognize Israel”

Hamas Backs Proposal to Have Abbas Head Interim Gov't

Hamas endorses Qatar's proposal that PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas serve as prime minister in an interim unity government.

Hamas Backs Proposal to Have Abbas Head Interim Gov't

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

Qatar Favors Military Intervention in Syria

Qatar favors sending Arab troops to stop the Syrian regime from killing its people, its leader says.

Qatar Favors Military Intervention in Syria

Iran Blocking Al Jazeera

According to the pan-Arab satellite channel Arabsat the Islamic Republic is jamming the Qatar-based Al-Jazeera.

Iran Blocking Al Jazeera