Qatar and Israel
Bennett calls on Netanyahu to declare Qatar an enemy state, highlight Hamas support at UNGA
Bennet said Netanyahu’s UN address would provide an opportunity to highlight what he described as Qatar’s role in supporting Hamas and its military wing.
Qatari official: War in Gaza was the ‘nucleus’ for Iran’s attacks on the Gulf, pushes for deal
Israel’s energy blind spot - opinion
'Qatari Octopus': Israel files criminal complaint over ICC corruption
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.
'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.
Qatar says it will provide Lebanon with $430 million in financial support
A statement by Qatar's Fund for Development said about $400 million would be provided to support Lebanon's energy sector, of which 10% would be allocated as a grant.
'Qatari sheikhs' in Carmel Shuk protest Netanyahu, Qatargate
The organizers stated that the protest was against the flow of "Qatari money," which, they claim, was used not only to fund Hamas activities but also for a public relations campaign against Israelis.
Israel’s strike on Hamas failed tactically but sends strategic regional messages - opinion
The Israeli strike's main achievements lie in the messages it conveyed.
If Doha wants to be the Switzerland of the Middle East, it must be neutral mediator - editorial
Qatar is a small state with big ambitions. It has mastered the way to confuse the West into thinking that Doha talks to everyone, when in reality, it is not an impartial mediator.
Doha blunder: Israel’s overplayed hand in Qatar - opinion
Israel's botched assassination attempt has exacerbated the growing regional perception of Israel as a Goliath that needs to be restrained, not a strong power with whom to align.
Netanyahu: Israel's economy is very strong, still needs to build 'independent arms industry'
He compared the situation Israel is in to ancient Greece by saying, “We are Athens and Sparta, or perhaps Super-Sparta. We have no choice.”
Qatar faces its moment of truth after Israeli airstrike - analysis
Amid uncertainties regarding Qatar's standing on the global stage, Arab leaders send a message: "Qatar is not alone. The Arab and Islamic worlds stand beside it."
Qatar leading efforts to impose blockade on Israel, Netanyahu tells 'Post'
PM: Israel must prepare for 'new economic reality,' strengthen independent arms industries to ensure self-reliance • 'We are Athens and Sparta, or perhaps Super-Sparta'
