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Israel urged Qatar to continue Gaza funding despite public criticism, documents reveal

According to an investigation by TIME magazine, successive Israeli governments helped establish, operate, and preserve the Qatari assistance mechanism for Hamas-controlled Gaza for years.

An illustration of the flags of Israel and Qatar.
People gather on a crowded beach in Gaza City in July.

Stop living in la-la land: Only the IDF can curb Israel’s enemies – opinion

Defense Minister Israel Katz and other coalition lawmakers attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the re-establishment of the settlement of Sa-Nur, in the West Bank, April 19, 2026

Israel Katz and the Likud are ‘boom-boom-booming’ politics away – opinion

US President Donald Trump talks with Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha, Qatar, May 15, 2025.

Former consul to LA warns about Trump's growing relationship with Qatar as US, Iran reach deal


US, Qatar, Egypt urge Hamas and Israel to finalize deal outlined by Biden

Washington, Cairo, and Doha urged Israel and Hamas to adopt a three-phase plan for hostage release, ending the Gaza war, and rebuilding the Gaza Strip.

 US SECRETARY of State Antony Blinken walks with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry as they attend a US-Arab meeting, also with the participation of Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, and the Palestinian Authority, in Riyadh, last month. Uploaded on 29/5/2024

Cairo talks continue but hopes for Gaza ceasefire appear slim

In their second day of truce talks in Cairo with Egyptian and Qatari mediators in Cairo, Hamas negotiators maintained their stance that any truce agreement must end the war.

 U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sits with his delegation, in Cairo, Egypt, Februray 6, 2024.

Following closure: Al Jazeera calls for legal response, Israel police raid Jerusalem office

Al Jazeera's legal team was preparing a response in anticipation of a possible court appeal against the decision.

 The logo of Qatar-based Al-Jazeera network is seen in one of their offices in Jerusalem

US demands Qatar expel Hamas if they reject another ceasefire - Washington Post

The push to remove Hamas leaders from Qatar comes as growing frustration arose from Hamas's unwillingness to accept ceasefire proposals.

 Ismail Haniyeh, top leader of the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, meets a person offering condolences after the killing of three of his sons in an Israeli strike in Gaza City, in Doha, Qatar April 11, 2024.

Hamas says it received Israel's official response to its position over ceasefire

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Friday he saw fresh momentum in talks to end the war and return the remaining hostages.

 Israelis gather in Tel Aviv for the release of Gaza hostages on November 25, 2023

Qatar: 'UN Gaza resolution has no immediate impact on Doha ceasefire talks'

"We haven't seen any immediate effect on the talks. They are ongoing as they were before, as the (UN) decision was taking place," said Qatar foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, and Qatar Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari, right.

Qatar warns major Rafah operation would harm hostage talks

Barnea returned from Doha and immediately updated the war cabinet on a potential hostage deal in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

 A woman takes part in a protest demanding a hostage deal, in Tel Aviv, Israel, February 1, 2024

The ground is 'falling under our feet': How Israel views Hamas's actions

Col. (Res.) Moshe Elad, Orientalist and Lecturer, discusses Hamas's recent actions regarding negotiations for hostage negotiations, human shields, and the future of northern Gaza leadership.

 IDF soldiers clear a tunnel in the Gaza Strip

Qatar and Netanyahu trade barbs after hostage deal talks stall

“Qatar can press Hamas as no one else can. They host Hamas leaders. Hamas is dependent on them financially,” Netanyahu said.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, and Qatar Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari, right.

Qatar: Humanitarian issue sticking point, Gaza talks not promising now

Talks involving officials from Qatar, Egypt, Israel and the United States have so far not yielded a deal for a pause in the fighting.

 US SECRETARY of State Antony Blinken and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani attend a news conference in Doha, earlier this month.