Qatar and Israel

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

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

 Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani attends a press conference, in Doha, Qatar, October 24, 2024.

Qatar says it will provide Lebanon with $430 million in financial support

PROTESTORS DRESSED as Qatari sheikhs in Carmel Shuk, December 26, 2025.

'Qatari sheikhs' in Carmel Shuk protest Netanyahu, Qatargate


Qatar to advance joint plan with Israel to fund Gaza for six months

"We agreed with Israel to solve the electricity problem, line 161 and rights of sea passage," the Qatari diplomat said at a meeting with Palestinian faction leaders in Gaza.

Palestinians take part in a rally in support of Qatar, inside Qatari-funded construction project 'Hamad City', in the southern Gaza Strip, June 9, 2017

Palestinians in Gaza attack Qatari envoy with stones after $15m. payment

The paychecks of the Hamas members, which were being paid through financial aid by Qatar, were passed on in suitcases in a heavily guarded vehicle.

Palestinian children swing at a park in Gaza City November 9, 2018

Qatar, the ‘Israel lobby,’ and the secret list of 250 with influence

Undercover documentary and revelations about Doha’s lobbying efforts have embarrassed the emirate.

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Cruz too cozy with Qatar?

What are the Texas senator’s connections to the terrorist-funding Gulf emirate?

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Liberman secretly met with Qatari FM to talk Gaza

Defense minister flew to Cyprus in June to meet with Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani.

Avigdor Liberman (L) Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani (R)

Qatar seeks role in negotiations between Israel and Hamas

Qatar has been seeking to play a relevant role in Israel’s Gaza policy amid the crisis with Hamas that has unfolded over the last six months.

PALESTINIANS TAKE part in a rally in support of Qatar, inside Qatari-funded construction project ‘Hamad City’, in the southern Gaza Strip, in June

Jewish leaders should donate Qatari money to terror victims

"I couldn’t fathom how the same prominent Jewish leaders who for years have publicly spoken out against the evils of Hamas terrorism, now found themselves as pawns in Qatar’s public relations game.

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No Holds Barred: Catastrophic collapse of Qatar’s corrupt communal campaign

Therein lay the test: whether or not Jewish leaders would allow themselves to be ensnared into this devious scheme. It’s hard to say we didn’t fail.

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Amid Arab boycott, Qatar's new friends find rich openings

Many Turkish contractors are bidding for projects as Qatar pushes ahead.

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Former Qatari prime minister: Israelis have a right to live in their land

Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani joins an increasing number of Middle Eastern leaders expressing support for Israel's right to exist.

Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani speaks during a news conference at Wajbah Palace, in Doha March 5, 2013.