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Qatargate suspect Urich continued boosting Doha’s PR image after Oct. 7 massacre - report
According to N12, citing Urich during his interrogation and investigation in connection to the Qatargate scandal, Urich admitted to having worked with Qatar until at least the middle of 2024.
Qatari electricity lifeline for Lebanon includes two power plants, LNG supply deal
Israel urged Qatar to continue Gaza funding despite public criticism, documents reveal
Western leaders back a two-state solution, but do Palestinians even want one? - opinion
Bennett questions Netanyahu's motives in protecting Urich despite 'Qatargate' investigations
Speaking on a podcast on Friday morning, Bennett addressed the allegations surrounding Yonatan Urich, and criticized the prime minister for continuing to support him.
Iran, Turkey, Kuwait, Pakistan, PA leave Baku conference when Herzog spoke, but Qatari Emir stayed
The discrepancy between the Iranian media report and eyewitness accounts raises questions regarding Iran's motivation in framing Qatar's actions toward Israel.
Netanyahu adviser asked ChatGPT to help improve Qatar's image among Israelis, Jews worldwide
According to an N12 report, Yonatan Urich requested three separate messaging frameworks targeting Israeli citizens, Jewish communities around the world, and influential figures in the United States.
Iran’s two-front war on Israel: From October 7 to election interference - opinion
Since October 7, Iran has sharply escalated cyber operations against Israel, according to the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, through fronts such as Handala Hack, CyberAv3ngers, and IDFLeaks.
Syria issues first letter of credit for Saudi Aramco petroleum deal
The bank said the transaction opened a channel for financing oil imports and settling payments through the formal banking system. Saudi Arabia also signed three energy MOUs with Gulf states.
Kuwait, Lebanon, Syria leading options for Abraham Accords expansion, CSA report assesses
CSA released its “Abraham Accords Expansion Opportunities: Middle East Analysis” report on October 8, assessing nine Muslim-majority countries without formal diplomatic relations with Israel.
Red Cross chief says she tried to arrange Gaza hostage visits through talks with Hamas's Haniyeh
She cited the organization's "strict insistence on neutrality" as having been vital in the eventual return of many of the Gaza hostages to Israel.
Middle East economy to shrink 2.1% in 2026, Gulf economies by 4.3%, World Bank forecasts
Despite grim forecasts, the World Bank projects regional economies could rebound by 7.8% in 2027 if the conflict ends this year, though the Hormuz blockade and inflation remain major threats.
RFK Jr. deletes post claiming Israel accusations stem from Qatar-funded Muslim Brotherhood campaign
The post had received approximately 336,000 views before it was removed. Neither Kennedy nor the US Health and Human Services Department has explained its deletion.
Trump’s communist scare tactics ignore his affinity for dictators - opinion
Trump warns Americans about communism while embracing communist dictators and authoritarian strongmen abroad.
