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.

Qatar, Hamas draft new Gaza hostage deal proposal based on Witkoff outline

Israel's security cabinet, which convenes Thursday evening, is expected to discuss Qatar's proposal and raise the topic of sending a delegation for further talks.

 Relatives of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza and supporters protest for their release, outside the Likud headquarters in Tel Aviv, March 9, 2025.
 PALESTINE VS KUWAIT at the soccer World Cup qualifiers at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar, last year. Qatar supports Salafists, many with American blood on their hands, including the Taliban, Hamas, al-Qaeda, and ISIS, the writer says.

Time to end America's toxic relationship with Qatar - opinion

 Israelis attend a rally calling for the release of Gaza hostages, in Tel Aviv, March 22, 2025

Qatar working to resolve wording of hostage deal, sources tell 'Post'

 (Illustrative) US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff over a backdrop of Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas's approach to Gaza hostage deal 'shifting,' Israeli officials tells 'Post'


Turkish might, Qatari wealth spearhead a new radical Sunni axis in the Middle East - opinion

As Shi’ite Iran weakens, it is being replaced by a radical Sunni alliance. Democracies must wake up to this new danger.

 Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrives for the European Political Community Summit at Skanderbeg Square in Tirana, Albania, May 16, 2025.

Israeli companies sold millions in weapons, equipment to Qatar, Netanyahu approved deals

In order to make the sales, the companies were required to get approval from the Foreign Ministry, the Defense Ministry, and the prime minister.

 (Illustrative) Benjamin Netanyhau seen with the flag and currency of the State of Qatar.

Why international law is on Israel’s side in the Gaza conflict - opinion

Israel's war in Gaza is necessary to national survival, and its associated military actions impact Palestinian civilians because of Palestinian perfidy.

 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip on June 4, 2025.

Ex-top Shin Bet official to 'Post': Palestinian groups fighting Hamas in Israel’s interest

"What are ‘criminal groups’ when it comes to Hamas-run Gaza?" the official said.

 Palestinians sit to next to belongings as people flee Rafah after Israeli forces launched a ground and air operation in the eastern part of the southern Gaza city, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in the southern Gaza Strip May 9, 2024.

Evangelical leader blames Qatar for ideological influence behind Colorado firebomb attack

Laurie Cardoza-Moore has urged US President Donald Trump to sever ties with Qatar over support for the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas.

Laurie Cardoza-Moore

Grassroots campaign in Israel targets Qatar's ties to Hamas, support of terror

‘Doha has been funding Hamas since long before 2006 through so-called charity groups,’ an activist told The Jerusalem Post, rejecting the Gulf country’s narrative   

 “Qatar is a terrorist state” poster in front of the Israeli Foreign Affairs Ministry.

Scoop: Mediators trying to close hostage deal gaps between Israel, Hamas before Friday

Hamas demands US guarantees that negotiations for a deal, including a ceasefire, will continue after the initial 60-day period, a source told the Post.

Israeli protesters call for release of all hostages held in Gaza, during demonstrations at Begin Gate in Tel Aviv, June 3, 2025

Israel's Dermer holds first phone call with Qatari PM on hostage deal efforts

US envoy Steve Witkoff attempted to arrange a meeting between Dermer and Al-Thani, but it never came to fruition.

 Head of the negotiations for hostages release Minister Ron Dermer speaks at the Jewish News Syndicate conference in Jerusalem, on April 28, 2025.

Israel declines hostage deal talks in Qatar after Hamas demands changes

An Israeli official said, however, that "negotiations have not stopped, efforts of the mediators still continue."

 Hamas terrorists seen in Khan Yunis, February 20, 2025

Coming days 'critical' for Gaza deal progress, Qatar, Egypt hold significant weight

Security sources stressed that the coming days are critical for the prospects of progress in a deal, and that mediators have a crucial role.

 Demonstrators protest against the Israeli government and for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, May 31, 2025.

Neo-Ottoman power: Erdogan positions Turkey as Israel's main Middle East challenge

MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS: As Turkey builds its power and influence, its opposition to – and agitation against – Israel is continuing unabated.

 TURKEY’S PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Istanbul, earlier this week.