Qatar
Qatar is a Middle East emirate located along the Persian Gulf, bordering Saudi Arabia.
This wealthy kingdom is governed by the House of Thani and is a major regional power with considerable influence in both regional and global affairs.
Aside from its wealth in the energy industry, Qatar has also been very successful in business and overseas investments, with the country being the largest property owner in London, among other notable achievements. It is also famous for its global media conglomerate, Al Jazeera, based in the Qatari capital city of Doha.
Hamas official says terror group 'surprised' by US accusation, asserts ready to resume talks
Senior Hamas official Taher al-Nunu said the issue of the hostages "had not yet been discussed in the Doha negotiations, stressing that it 'was supposed to be discussed next week.'"
After negotiation team recalled from Doha, hostage coordinator promises 'talks are continuing'
Israeli delegation will return to Qatar only when deal is feasible - Israeli officials
US envoy Witkoff to meet Israeli, Qatari officials in Rome for hostage deal talks
Mediators say 'blame will lie fully with Hamas' should ceasefire deal talks fall apart - report
Senior Hamas officials in Doha are reportedly inclined to support the deal on the table, but no response has been received from Hamas's military leadership in Gaza, N12 noted.
Israel has 'made significant strides' in Qatar talks, Hamas is curbing progress - Israeli official
"The flexibility and constructive approach shown by Israel in the negotiations are not matched by Hamas,” the official said.
Israel makes progress on Gaza talks, Hamas may have 'minor' comments, sources tell 'Post'
One mediator described Israel’s new map as “a breakthrough,” though sources believe at least a few more days well be needed to reach a final agreement.
Significant progress in hostage talks following further Israeli flexibility, sources tell 'Post'
A meeting was held between the Israeli delegation and the Qatari and Egyptian delegations on Wednesday, in which Israel presented new maps that included additional Israeli concessions.
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Israeli delegation requests meeting with Qatari, Egyptian mediators on Gaza deal
Israel is expected to present additional flexibility regarding the deployment of IDF troops during the ceasefire.
Israel submits third map for ceasefire negotiations, sources tell 'Post'
Israel has submitted a new map for consideration, and meets with the head of Egyptian Intelligence Service amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations.
PMO: Hamas is sabotaging hostage deal negotiations to pressure Israeli public
"Hamas rejected the Qatari proposal, is creating obstacles, refuses to compromise, and accompanies the talks with psychological warfare aimed at sabotaging the negotiations."
Damage allegedly done to US base in Qatar from Iranian attack - report
The report from the London-based news source cites imagery they obtained from a private satellite firm.
Palestinian Authority police officers conducted terror attack in West Bank, PA to probe attack
The two carried out a combined shooting and stabbing attack at the Gush Etzion junction, murdering 22-year-old Israeli Shalev Zevuloni.
'Time has run out': Netanyahu should not return from Washington without a hostage deal - editorial
Fifty hostages remain in Hamas captivity in Gaza, and no regional win can overshadow that. If there is, do not leave Washington and Doha without it.
