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Former US Middle East envoy:

'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'

No proof provided

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

France:

'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'

Qatar:

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

Paris summit:

'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'

Efforts to release hostages

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

State Department:

'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'

'Country that supports terrorism'

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

Qatar:

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

White House spokesman:

'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

Report:

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

Following deal:

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

First time since the war:

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

Report:

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

Report:

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

Qatari PM:

'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

Additional charges:

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

Report:

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

Report:

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

Former Mossad director:

'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

Sec. Austin leaves for Israel:

'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'

Reports:

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

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

Qatar:

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

Qatar:

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

Report:

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

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'

Qatar Foreign Ministry:

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

Report:

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

Report:

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

Report:

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

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

Op-ed:

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

Op-Ed:

‘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