There is no evidence that Israel had received any funds from Qatar; only the money was offered. A Likud spokesperson said in response, "These are false and illusory news."
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.
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.
Al Jazeera's legal team was preparing a response in anticipation of a possible court appeal against the decision.
The push to remove Hamas leaders from Qatar comes as growing frustration arose from Hamas's unwillingness to accept ceasefire proposals.
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.
"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.
Barnea returned from Doha and immediately updated the war cabinet on a potential hostage deal in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
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.
“Qatar can press Hamas as no one else can. They host Hamas leaders. Hamas is dependent on them financially,” Netanyahu said.
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