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Hamas says Gaza City invasion will kill hostages as protesters rally in Jerusalem

IDF confirms the death of four soldiers in Gaza • Einav Zangauker holds bottle of son’s urine from Gaza at hostage deal rally • Officials mourn four slain IDF soldiers

IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. September 18, 2025.
 HAMAS TERRORISTS keep guard on the day Hamas handed over deceased hostages, in Khan Yunis, Feb. 20, 2025.

Hamas: Israel will not receive another hostage after IDF invasion of Gaza City

: London-based Energean's drill ship begins drilling at the Karish natural gas field offshore Israel in the east Mediterranean May 9, 2022.

Your Taxes: It's time for the maritime areas bill to become law

QATARI EMIR Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani meets Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian at the emergency Arab-Islamic summit in Doha this week. Leaders were quick to respond to Qatar’s call for a summit, says the writer.

Israel-Qatar stance still uncertain following Doha strike


Arab league summit in Doha leaves Israel with a choice

Israelis should realize that for many in the region, the Israel of the past three years is different from all previous ones.

EGYPTIAN PRESIDENT Abdel Fattah al-Sisi meets the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in Doha this week. The moment seems to call for Arab leaders to grant a series of in-depth interviews to Israeli TV channels, says the writer.

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U.S. President Donald Trump attends a press conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer (not pictured) at Chequers at the conclusion of a state visit on September 18, 2025 in Aylesbury, England.

Why did Hamas trot out Hamas leader Ghazi Hamad to show he’s alive? - analysis

Ghazi Hamad’s first public appearance since the Doha strike signals Hamas wants to show its leadership survived — and may still be open to negotiations.

 Ghazi Hamad, member of Hamas Political Office, delivers remarks on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, during a press conference in Beirut, Lebanon, October 28, 2023.

Egypt's Sisi refers to Israel as 'enemy' for first time since before 1977 Sadat visit to Jerusalem

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi labeled Israel an “enemy” at the Arab-Islamic summit, saying its actions threaten Egypt’s security and future peace deals, including by causing Gazans to flee.

President of Egypt Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attends the 34th Arab League summit, in Baghdad, Iraq, May 17, 2025; illustrative.

Hostage deal negotiations still possible despite Qatar strike, US-Hamas mediator says

Following the Doha strike, mediator Bahbah states that Hamas leaders remain alive and open to negotiations, although distrust in the US complicates the efforts.

Palestinian-American businessman Bishara Bahbah, who helped secure the release of former hostage Edan Alexander.

'He's f***ing me': Trump fuming over Israel's Gaza strategy, Doha strike - report

Despite harsh words, Trump has not publicly rebuked Netanyahu, but tensions over Gaza and Qatar are straining their once-solid alliance.

 U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the entrance of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 7, 2025.

Revenge or sabotage: What was Israel's real motive in attacking Doha? - opinion

Hamas feels it is winning the global war of public opinion. It sees Israel flirting with pariah status and under intense pressure and criticism from friends and allies, including many US Jews.

SMOKE RISES after the blasts from the Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday.

Qatar says it is pursuing legal action against Israel at ICC

Qatari State Minister Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi announced in a post on X on Wednesday that Qatar was pursuing legal avenues to "respond to the Israeli aggression against the State of Qat

THE INTERNATIONAL Criminal Court building in The Hague: The ICC has no viable plan to bring to justice the Hamas leaders who conceived the mega-atrocity in Israel, or the terrorist organization’s supporters who slaughtered 1,200 civilians and seized 251 people as hostages on October 7, 2023

Dermer, Witkoff meet in London to discuss hostage talks, Qatar tensions - N12

A source told N12 that the US wants to restart negotiations between Israel and Hamas, and believes that they can begin within the next two weeks.

 Hostage negotiators (L) Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and (R) Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer.

Targeted Hamas senior official appears in first interview since Doha attack

The IDF targeted a group of senior Hamas officials in Doha, Qatar last Tuesday.

Ghazi Hamad on Al Jazeera, September 17, 2025.

Qatar 'conquered the West,' aims to restore Islamic empire, ex-Mossad division head claims

"Conquest does not necessarily mean taking over territory; conquest is also the ability to paralyze your enemy’s decision-making processes," Dr. Udi Levy said.

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in Doha, Qatar,  September 16, 2025.