Qatar

US must reclaim its institutions and universities in face of Qatari financial influence - opinion

American higher education is being inundated by influence operations from Qatar, which constitute a possible national security threat.

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in Doha, Qatar,  September 16, 2025.
 Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani attends a press conference, in Doha, Qatar, October 24, 2024.

Qatar largest foreign source of gifts and contracts to US universities in 2025, over $1.1 billion

Illustrative image of Muhammad Ismail Darwish and Ali Larijani

Senior Hamas officials meet Iran's Larijani in Doha to discuss conditions in Gaza

IRGC forces open fire on Iranian protestors

Iranian doctor says IRGC kills protesters in hospitals, US-Qatari talks discuss deescalation


Benjamin Netanyahu, US envoy Steve Witkoff meet in Israel as US looks to revive talks with Iran

The visit comes ahead of reported talks between the United States and Iran in Istanbul scheduled for later this week, aimed at avoiding conflict and de-escalating tensions between the two sides.

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, Israel, July 31, 2025

From rivals to partners: What does Erdogan’s Saudi visit mean for the Middle East? - analysis

Saudi Arabia welcomed Erdogan for talks highlighting closer Ankara-Riyadh ties as the kingdom reconsiders its regional priorities.

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks to MPs at his party's group meeting in the Turkish parliament on January 21, 2026 in Ankara, Turkey.

Yair Lapid held undisclosed meetings with Qatari officials to discuss Gaza hostages situation

The encounter happened on January 12, 2025, on the same day as another meeting between the Qatari officials, Lapid's team, and the representatives of the Gaza hostages' families.

Opposition head Yair Lapid and Yesh Atid MKs arrive for a court hearing at the Supreme Court on a petition against the transfer of funds to ultra-Orthodox educational institutions, January 8, 2026

Witkoff, Araghchi to meet as Iranian general warns ‘no American will be safe’ if conflict erupts

A meeting between US and Iranian officials in Istanbul is seen as a best-case scenario, sources familiar with the plans said.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (R) and US Middle East special envoy Steve Witkoff (L); illustrative.

The silence of the graveyard: Why the West abandons Iran to the ayatollahs - opinion

To stand with the Iranian people would require activists to admit that an anti-Western regime can be a totalitarian engine of slaughter.

A supporter of the Iranian people bears the colors of their flag on her face at a rally for the nationwide protests against the Islamic Republic of Iran, in Madrid, Spain, last week.

'Correct a historical injustice': Yair Lapid to table Knesset bill branding Qatar as 'enemy state'

Lapid plans to table legislation defining Qatar as an enemy state, accusing it of acting against Israel’s security interests, including by funding terror groups, such as Hamas.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid speaking at the Knesset, Jerusalem, January 26, 2026.

Iran’s diplomatic scramble to gather allies against US - analysis

Iran's current goal appears to be getting some countries that have influence with the United States to intercede on its behalf in order to avoid potential military action.

People hold placards on Whitehall during a demonstration in support of the nationwide protests in Iran, in London, Britain, January 25, 2026.

Hostage deal mediator: Gaza reconstruction faces uncertainty as roles remain unclear - interview

Bahbah said he is in continued contact with members of the Gaza National Committee, describing them as “eager and motivated,” yet limited by a lack of clarity and resources.

Dr. Bishara Bahbah.

Al Jazeera to host Iranian FM, Hamas leader, and CCP propagandist at its forum in February

Among the listed speakers is Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal, head of the terrorist group abroad.

The Al Jazeera Media Network logo is seen inside its headquarters in Doha, Qatar June 8, 2017.

Qatar’s takeover of Georgetown University should be investigated - opinion

A new investigation details how Qatari funding transformed Georgetown from campus to curriculum.

Healy Hall at Georgetown University with the Qatari flag above it