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Qatar deepens its foothold in Lebanon, raising strategic questions for Israel

Analysis: Qatar, Washington’s close ally yet Hamas’s backer, is expanding its aid presence in Lebanon; by supporting President Aoun and bolstering Lebanon’s army over Hezbollah, it grows its sway — but what happens if its 'military arm' on Israel’s border grows too strong?

Lior Ben Ari | 10.05.25

How Gulf money is shaping policy from Washington to Jerusalem

Opinion: Massive investments from Saudi Arabia and Qatar are not merely economic ventures, they are strategic tools of influence that reshape the international agenda; Israel must wake up

Munir Dahir | 10.05.25

New footage shows Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya for first time since Israeli strike in Qatar

Senior Hamas figure appears in pre-recorded Qatari TV footage a month after Israeli strike in Doha that targeted group leaders; al-Hayya mourns Gaza’s dead and hails Palestinians’ 'steadfastness'

Lior Ben Ari | 10.05.25

מוחמד א-תאני ראש ממשלת קטאר, ביבי בנימין נתניהו, דונלד טראמפ המבנה שהותקף בדוחא, קטאר

Critics condemn Netanyahu’s apology: 'Qatar wouldn't have dreamed of this two years ago'

Netanyahu took 'full responsibility' for the failed Doha strike, apologized to Qatar’s PM as Trump offered sweeping guarantees; Smotrich, Bennett and Lapid blasted him for a 'diplomatic failure'

Ynet | 10.03.25

נתניהו ב"שיחת ההתנצלות" בפני ראש ממשלת קטאר בחדר הסגלגל כשהבכיר הקטארי ברקע

Report: Netanyahu met at White House with Qatari power broker tied to Gaza 'cash suitcases' scheme

The official was identified as Ali Al Thawadi, a veteran Qatari diplomat who has long been associated with sensitive Qatari dealings, described as a 'man for dirty work,' citing his immunity and ministerial powers

Itamar Eichner | 10.02.25

נתניהו ב"שיחת ההתנצלות" בפני ראש ממשלת קטאר מוחמד אל-ת'אני בחדר הסגלגל כשהבכיר הקטארי ברקע

Trump’s security guarantee to Qatar reshapes Gulf dynamics and alarms Israel

Analysis: Qatar won the first written US security guarantee after years of refusals, spurred by Israel’s strike in Doha and Trump’s pursuit of deals and diplomatic gains; move leaves Israel wary as Washington shields a state that still hosts Hamas leaders

Ron Ben-Yishai | 10.02.25

טראמפ, נתניהו , תקיפה ישראלית בדוחא, קטאר

Trump grants Qatar rare US security guarantee after Israeli strike in Doha

The order, issued Monday, declares that the United States will regard 'any armed attack on the territory, sovereignty or infrastructure of Qatar' as 'a threat to the peace and security of the United States'

Ynet Global | 10.01.25

Qatar confirms Hamas received US plan to end Gaza war, calls for constructive engagement

Qatari prime minister says Trump proposal aims to halt war and free hostages but requires further negotiation; IDF chief visits Gaza as US gives Hamas deadline to respond

Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun | 09.30.25

מוחמד א-תאני ראש ממשלת קטאר, ביבי בנימין נתניהו, המבנה שהותקף בדוחא, קטאר

At White House with Trump, Netanyahu apologizes to Qatar over Doha strike

Doha has not issued any official statements, though Qatar is demanding, among other things, that Israel pay compensation to the family of a Qatari security officer killed in the strike

Itamar Eichner in Washington, Lior Ben Ari | 09.29.25

White House talks to focus on Israel’s freedom of action against Hamas, Qatar’s role in Gaza

First report: Jerusalem says Doha should have no role in the 'day after' the Gaza war but Washington rejects that view, and a compromise appears to have been reached; Israel also is demanding a declaration that would give it a mandate to remove threats from the Strip; mediators warn that would scuttle a deal; The biggest challenge: winning Hamas’ agreement to free the hostages 'all at once'

Nadav Eyal | 09.29.25

Shin Bet probes intelligence failures in Qatar strike against Hamas leaders

Probe reportedly focuses on intel regarding location of Hamas leaders and decision to use precision munitions; officials call for 'leveraging the results of the attack to achieve a deal'

Yoav Zitun | 09.28.25

Report: Witkoff's son courted billions from Gulf States during Gaza talks

While special envoy led Middle East diplomacy, his sons pitched real estate and crypto deals to Gulf governments; Qatar ties stretch back to Trump’s first term, raising questions of influence; family insists all business decisions were ethical

Daniel Edelson, New York | 09.27.25

Report: Trump says he won’t let Netanyahu annex West Bank as US drafts Gaza post-war plan

In addition to meeting with Trump at the White House, Netanyahu will address the UN, confront criticism over the war in Gaza and the failed Qatar strike, and hold talks on a possible security agreement with Syria amid continued U.S.-brokered negotiations

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 09.24.25

Qatar's emir says Israel's strike on Doha was attempt to derail Gaza ceasefire talks

Qatari leader denounces Israel at the UN, calling strike on Hamas officials in Doha 'state terrorism' and accusing it of ethnic cleansing and blocking peace, while defending Doha's mediation that secured release of hostages

Reuters | 09.23.25

Chinese President Xi Jingping, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu accuses China of aiding anti-Israel campaign, Beijing retorts

Prime minister accuses China of fueling an AI-backed media campaign against Israel, triggering a rare rebuke from Beijing and escalating tensions as diplomatic ties plunge to a new low

Itamar Eichner | 09.19.25

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