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Exposing Qatar’s latest influence efforts in US higher education - opinion
Now more than ever, Americans must reclaim and audit their institutions and demand that their universities distance themselves from Qatar, and its ongoing sponsorship of terrorist groups like Hamas.
US must reclaim its institutions and universities in face of Qatari financial influence - opinion
Qatar largest foreign source of gifts and contracts to US universities in 2025, over $1.1 billion
Senior Hamas officials meet Iran's Larijani in Doha to discuss conditions in Gaza
NGO Monitor says Hamas deeply embedded in humanitarian structures due to lack of legislation
Gerald Steinberg, NGO Monitor’s president, said seized files and photos show Hamas embedded liaisons inside aid groups, and had ties to hospitals and doctors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
