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 demands US guarantees that negotiations for a deal, including a ceasefire, will continue after the initial 60-day period, a source told the Post.
US envoy Steve Witkoff attempted to arrange a meeting between Dermer and Al-Thani, but it never came to fruition.
An Israeli official said, however, that "negotiations have not stopped, efforts of the mediators still continue."
Security sources stressed that the coming days are critical for the prospects of progress in a deal, and that mediators have a crucial role.
MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS: As Turkey builds its power and influence, its opposition to – and agitation against – Israel is continuing unabated.
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.”
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.”
Alexander was returned to Israel in early May, with his homecoming marking the release of the last living American hostage in Gaza.
According to the sources, Israel will conduct a complete reassessment of the negotiation process.
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