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בנימין נתניהו, ראש ממשלת קטאר ו חליל אל-חיה

Hamas softens stance on partial hostage deal as Israel weighs next move

Mediators say Hamas is now willing to discuss a partial deal, weeks after talks collapsed; Some Israeli officials warn it could be a stalling tactic, while others insist saving even a few hostages cannot be ignored

Itamar Eichner, Lihi Gordon | 08.15.25

‘Keep Qatar deeply involved’: Mossad plane landing in Doha could hint revived Gaza talks

Private jet linked to Israeli spy agency lands in Qatari capital, sparking speculation of renewed indirect ceasefire negotiations, as Hamas and Egyptian officials hold renewed discussions in Cairo

Itamar Eichner, Noa Lutski | 08.14.25

All the hostages, all at once: Egypt, Qatar formulate new plan for ending Gaza war

Backed by major Gulf states, the proposal would see Israel withdraw from Gaza in exchange for the release of all hostages, with an Arab-Palestinian committee overseeing the strip until a new Palestinian government is formed and trained security forces take over

Itamar Eichner, AP | 08.08.25

New Syria: Qatar-backed $14B makeover to bring skyscrapers, metro and airport to Damascus

Syria’s new government signs deals with firms from Qatar, Italy and the UAE, led by a massive Damascus suburb project creating 200,000 jobs, as critics warn it amounts to 'whitewashing Qatari terrorism'

Lior Ben Ari | 08.08.25

Steve Witkoff, Benjamin Netanyahu, Khalil al-Hayya

Witkoff pulls team from ceasefire talks, says Hamas 'not acting in good faith'

Trump envoy says terror group 'clearly shows a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire in Gaza,' US will now explore 'alternative options' to secure hostage release

Itamar Eichner, news agencies | 07.24.25

Hamas officially announces 'improved' response to mediators; Witkoff and Dermer to meet in Sardinia

After Hamas delivered a 'disappointing' response to the mediators, the terrorist organization officially announced that it had submitted its response to the Gaza ceasefire proposal' Israeli source says there is a 'significant improvement' and it 'could serve as a basis for negotiations'; Later Thursday, Minister of Strategic Affairs to meet with the US envoy and a senior Qatari official in Italy

Itamar Eichner | 07.24.25

שייח' ת'אמר בן חמד אל-תאני מנהל משרד התקשורת של קטאר.

The Qatari sheikh who directed Netanyahu aides in the Qatargate affair

Sheikh Thamer bin Hamad Al-Thani, head of Qatar’s Communications Ministry, identified as directing suspects in Qatargate influence campaign probe; investigations also focus on Israel Einhorn and Maj. Gen. Yoav Mordechai’s alleged roles in affair

Netael Bandel | 07.23.25

Despite reported progress in Gaza ceasefire talks, Israel holds off on sending senior delegation

U.S. envoy Boehler says Israel showed flexibility with Hamas, urging action; IDF chief Zamir praises troops’ battlefield successes as crucial to advancing hostage deal amid ongoing negotiations and rising hopes for agreement

Itamar Eichner | 07.20.25

Trump is not delusional, a deal can be made, official says on ceasefire talks in Doha

Deal possible within two weeks, Israeli officials believe, after Netanyahu compromises on redeployment positions and following Trump dinner with Qatari prime minister

Itamar Eichner, Or Hadar | 07.20.25

פנייה לטראמפ בהפגנה בבגין: Save the hostages, End the war

Israel 'dragging its feet' at Gaza ceasefire talks as Hamas refuses to compromise, sources say

Apparent standstill in negotitions in Doha comes as Trump is set for critical meeting with Qatari PM, where talks on ceasefire and Iran nuclear program are reported to be on the agenda

Itamar Eichner | 07.16.25

Trump to meet Qatar's PM to discuss Gaza ceasefire deal

Meeting first reported by Axios comes after reports of progress on negotiations in Doha

Reuters | 07.16.25

מפגינים לשחרור החטופים מול שגרירות קאטר בלונדון

Qatar is protecting Hamas — and U.S. officials still trust them, says think tank chief

Jonathan Schanzer, executive director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies: 'We know that the Qataris are state sponsors of terrorism'

Lidar Grave-Lazi, ILTV | 07.15.25

Qatar called 'indispensable' but faces backlash over terror ties

Col. (Ret.) Rich Outzen: 'Many people in Washington conceive of Qatar as soft on terrorism, or too willing to talk to the bad guys'

Shosh Bedrosian, ILTV | 07.14.25

US envoy Witkoff 'hopeful' on Gaza ceasefire talks, will meet Qatari officials

Witkoff's comments come as talks in Doha appear to be at a standstill; however, Palestinian sources say it's still 'too early' to call negotiations a failure

Reuters, Moran Azulay, Einav Halabi | 07.13.25

Heavy IDF bombing in northern Gaza as Israel, Hamas blame each other for stalled talks

Officials say terror group clinging to demands that prevent mediators from moving the process forward; 'Had Hamas accepted Qatari proposal, we could have reached an agreement'

Moran Azulay, Einav Halabi, Roni Green Shaulov | 07.12.25

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