A small team will remain in Qatar to signal to the Americans that Israel is still willing to make efforts to reach a deal.
Economy Minister Nir Barkat called Qatar a terror-supporting state backing Hamas and urged its removal as a mediator.
Scott also emphasized that he finds Qatari influence on US campuses to be despicable. Qatar "can't continue to support Hamas."
The generous offer of advanced American arms, which Trump made to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was undoubtedly an unpleasant shock to Netanyahu.
The PMO contradicted a former senior member of the negotiating team who said an agreement could have already been reached.
Vance's visit comes after Trump's trip to the Gulf states, a tour that did not include a stop in Israel.
Israel must recognize that there may be moments when it will need to act to protect its core interests, even in the face of American objections.
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In Tel Aviv, families of hostages called for an end to the war, arguing that only a deal can bring the remaining hostages home.
While the United States and its allies have largely tolerated Qatar's duplicity, Israel faces a far more immediate and existential threat.
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