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Qatari mediators hold over 12 hours of talks aimed at renewing direct US-Iran negotiations

A diplomatic source told Axios that Qatari mediators were in contact with the White House over the course of Friday’s talks and that “there was positive progress" in the effort to reach a deal.

Illustrative; Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani meets with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni in Doha, Qatar, October 6, 2026.
Yair Netanyahu, son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, arrives for a court hearing on his request for a restraining order against Haaretz journalist Uri Misgav at the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court in Jerusalem, July 15, 2026.

PM's son Yair Netanyahu deems Israeli Arabs 'greatest danger' to Israel besides Iran

An illustration of the flags of Israel and Qatar.

Mossad joins Shin Bet probe into alleged Qatar election interference - report

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Eisenkot accuses Netanyahu of attempting to delegitimize election results


Modi'in Mayor Haim Bibas calls for Netanyahu-Eisenkot unity government, warns against new elections

Following inconclusive election results, Bibas called for a broad national unity government led by Netanyahu and Eisenkot, while demanding an investigation into alleged Qatari funding.

Haim Bibas, head of The Federation of Local Authorities in Israel attends the Muni Expo 2026 conference in Tel Aviv, June 23, 2026.

Egypt rejects citizenship application by Hamas negotiator’s daughter on ‘security grounds’

Asmaa Hamad submitted her application while living in Egypt but has since relocated to Qatar with her husband, according to Egyptian media reports.

Chairman of the Palestinian Crossing Authority Nazmi Mhana (C) walks alongside Hamas leader Ghazi Hamad at the northern entrance of the Gaza Strip just after the Israeli-controlled Erez crossing, on November 1, 2017 in Beit Hanun.

Qatar denies interfering in Israeli elections, calls allegations 'ridiculous and dangerous'

"These accusations are ridiculous and dangerous in equal measure. Qatar should not be used as a scapegoat for the political failures of certain Israeli politicians," he wrote.

An illustration of the flags of Israel and Qatar.

Ra'am's Abbas rejects election interference claims, denies Qatari links 'unlike Netanyahu'

The Shin Bet launched the investigation following a directive issued by Central Elections Committee Chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg, citing "severe suspicions... regarding improper influence."

United Arab List (Ra’am) party chairman Mansour Abbas stands alongside fellow party members on stage following the release of exit poll results in the northern Israeli city of Sakhnin, on Israel’s general election night, October 27, 2026.

Erdogan tells Trump Turkey making diplomatic efforts on Strait of Hormuz, Yemen

Erdogan told Trump that Turkey is working to resolve the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen crises through diplomacy, as Iran considers a new Qatar-mediated ceasefire proposal.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks at the AK Party headquarters, Ankara, Turkey, October 7, 2026; illustrative.

Qatar awaits Iran’s response to new nuclear proposal offering sanctions relief

The measure under consideration would involve allowing inspectors from the IAEA to return to Iran’s nuclear sites in return for sanctions relief. 

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani meets with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni in Doha, Qatar, October 6, 2026.

Iran is in close contact with mediators on seven-day plan, foreign minister says

The White House told The Jerusalem Post that Iran is in "very bad condition" economically and militarily, as Washington maintains its blockade and Tehran considers a new ceasefire proposal.

Iran's new foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi (L), meets with Qatari Prime Mnister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani (R) in Tehran on August 26, 2024. (illustrative)

Netanyahu’s October 7 failures remain unanswered three years later - opinion

From Qatari payments to haredi draft exemptions, Netanyahu’s security record demands scrutiny beyond his military victories.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talks to The Jerusalem Post, October 21, 2026.

Qatari mediators present peace deal to Iran in mediation effort, official says

There were concerns ahead of Sunday's meeting in Tehran that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu could resume attacks on the Islamic Republic this week, the official added.

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani shakes hands with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni in Doha, Qatar, October 6, 2026.

Arab conspiracy theorists blame Israel for Jordanian strikes on Syria, attack on Jordan church

Jordan said it had targeted hideouts linked to Friday’s deadly attack and claimed the strikes were coordinated with Damascus, which denied any such coordination.

The grounds of Saint George’s Greek Orthodox Church, where gunmen opened fire during a funeral the previous day, is cordoned-off, in the village of Hamoud, Karak, Jordan, October 24, 2026.