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.

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Israeli protesters call for release of all hostages held in Gaza, during demonstrations in Tel Aviv

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.

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.

03/06/2025
Hamas terrorists seen in Khan Yunis, February 20, 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."

03/06/2025

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.

02/06/2025

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.

Qatar under Israeli attack for supporting radical Islam at CPAC conference in Hungary

Chikli referred to the financing that radical Islamic organizations tied to the Brotherhood are getting from EU institutions and declared: “Europe is financing its own death.”

29/05/2025

Qatar insists Trump admin initiated free plane transfer to US

Trump allegedly told reporters in the Oval Office: “[I] got a beautiful big magnificent free airplane for the United States Air Force. Very proud of that.”

Celebrity chef Eyal Shani cooks a meal for former hostage Edan Alexander while in the hospital

Alexander was returned to Israel in early May, with his homecoming marking the release of the last living American hostage in Gaza.

Israel calls back hostage deal team from Qatar over lack of progress, source tells 'Post'

According to the sources, Israel will conduct a complete reassessment of the negotiation process.

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