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Are Israel and Qatar allies or enemies?

Qatar would exert a lot of influence to maintain its role in Gaza in the “day after,” yet Israel should seek to diminish this role as far as possible.

15/12/2023

'Donate us some money': Eretz Nehederet takes a crack at Hamas leaders in latest skit

The Israeli satire television show strikes again in its latest skit, where they "recreated" a news broadcast, asking for donations to give to Hamas.

Qatar, Israel talk Gaza hostage deal in secret Europe meeting

A senior diplomatic source revealed that the deal is expected to include children, women, and men, including three senior IDF officers who were captured by Hamas. 

UN chief says he will not give up appeals for ceasefire in Gaza

Guterres was speaking at the Doha Forum conference as Washington vetoed a proposed UNSC demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the war.

By REUTERS
10/12/2023
 Israeli military vehicles manoeuvre near the border with Gaza in Israel

Israel-Hamas war: Qatar will continue to push for truce in Gaza - PM

Qatari prime minister said they will continue to pressure Israel and Hamas for a truce despite "narrowing" chances.

By REUTERS
10/12/2023

Qatar seeks deal for all Israeli captives, as 12 more leave Gaza

The issue is highly pressurized because the existing deal is set to expire Thursday morning with the resumption of the war. 

Israel-Hamas war: Negotiators expect ceasefire extension by 2, 3 days - Washington Post

Since the beginning of the ceasefire, 63 Israeli hostages and 20 foreign nationals have been released from Gaza by Hamas and 180 Palestinian prisoners were released by Israel.

Qatar, Mossad officials meet in Israel, Hamas looks to extend Gaza ceasefire

Qatar, which mediated the original hostage deal even though it has no formal diplomatic relations with Israel, sent an intelligence delegation to Israel on Saturday to discuss extending the deal.

Qatar punches above its weight by talking to everyone - opinion

Winston Churchill once described Russia as “a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.” Qatar is close to meriting the same epithet.

The secret negotiations that led to the Gaza hostages deal

Begun days after Hamas's October 7 attack, the painstaking negotiations finally culminated in a deal to release 50 hostages in exchange for 150 Palestinian prisoners and a four-day pause in fighting.

By REUTERS
22/11/2023
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