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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Mossad director David Barnea seen over a wall of hostage posters in Tel Aviv (illustrative)

Hostage talks to continue in Qatar tonight, source tells 'Post'

Sources informed on the matter told the Post on Wednesday that there has been no change in Hamas's position regarding the deal.

Police appeal against release of suspects Yonatan Urich, Eli Feldstein in 'Qatargate' case

Police argued that Urich remains a threat and should not be released, but Rishon Lezion Magistrate’s Court Judge Menahem Mizrahi wasn’t convinced.

 Hamas terrorists stand guard in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025

Egypt offers new ceasefire proposal aiming for five year Israel-Hamas truce

The proposal would involve the release of all Israeli hostages in exchange for a mutually agreed-upon number of Palestinian prisoners, the report said. 

Hamas expressed willingness to concede control of Gaza, return remaining hostages, Arab media says

The Qatari prime minister intends to convey Hamas' message to Witkoff in their upcoming meeting, Al Arabiya Al Hadath reported.

Meta must label Al Jazeera as state media. Here's why

This is the time for Meta to start labeling Al Jazeera and AJ+, so it will be a little harder for anyone to get away with quoting them and saying “Facebook says it’s true.”

19/04/2025
 (L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and main suspect Eliezer Feldstein in a prison cell

Netanyahu aides to be indicted for financial offenses in Qatargate scandal

Eli Feldstein and Yonatan Urich will be indicted for financial offenses in connection with the unfolding Qatargate affair.

  Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, February 26, 2025.

Qatari emir offers encouragement to Putin on prospects for Syria ties

Putin told Al-Thani that it was important for Moscow to discuss the Israel-Hamas War and the future of Syria during the Qatari ruler's visit to Moscow.

By REUTERS
17/04/2025

Why is Iran looking forward to a second round of US nuclear talks?

The flow of support for the talks is clear. Countries in the region want peace and stability. They want the talks to move to new stages.

Qatargate: A timeline of the scandal plaguing Israel, Netanyahu, and the PMO

I have compiled a neat and tidy timeline of all that we know so far about Qatargate at the time of publication.

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