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Netanyahu’s political survival must never be a reason to attack Iran - opinion

Does anyone really believe the push for another war with Iran isn't political? The fact that this doesn't shock us is evidence of the terrible distortion Netanyahu has inflicted on Israel.

Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel had launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, in Tehran, Iran February 28, 2026 in this screen grab taken from video.
An illustration of the flags of Israel and Qatar.

Qatar denies interfering in Israeli elections, calls allegations 'ridiculous and dangerous'

An illustration of the flags of Israel and Qatar.

Israel urged Qatar to continue Gaza funding despite public criticism, documents reveal

People gather on a crowded beach in Gaza City in July.

Stop living in la-la land: Only the IDF can curb Israel’s enemies – opinion


'Donate us some money': Eretz Nehederet takes a crack at Hamas leaders in latest skit

The Israeli satire television show strikes again in its latest skit, where they "recreated" a news broadcast, asking for donations to give to Hamas.

 Palestinian group Hamas' top leader, Ismail Haniyeh talks after meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in Beirut, Lebanon June 28, 2021.

Qatar, Israel talk Gaza hostage deal in secret Europe meeting - report

A senior diplomatic source revealed that the deal is expected to include children, women, and men, including three senior IDF officers who were captured by Hamas. 

KFAR AZA residents call for the release of the hostages, outside Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv yesterday.

UN chief says he will not give up appeals for ceasefire in Gaza

Guterres was speaking at the Doha Forum conference as Washington vetoed a proposed UNSC demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the war.

 United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres exits the press room after speaking at the United Nations prior to a meeting about the ongoing conflict in Gaza, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, U.S., November 6, 2023

Israel-Hamas war: Qatar will continue to push for truce in Gaza - PM

Qatari prime minister said they will continue to pressure Israel and Hamas for a truce despite "narrowing" chances.

 Israeli military vehicles manoeuvre near the border with Gaza in Israel, as seen from southern Israel, December 10, 2023

Qatar seeks deal for all Israeli captives, as 12 more leave Gaza

The issue is highly pressurized because the existing deal is set to expire Thursday morning with the resumption of the war. 

 A convoy of Red Cross vehicles believed to be carrying hostages drives by in the southern Gaza Strip, November 26, 2023

Israel-Hamas war: Negotiators expect ceasefire extension by 2, 3 days - Washington Post

Since the beginning of the ceasefire, 63 Israeli hostages and 20 foreign nationals have been released from Gaza by Hamas and 180 Palestinian prisoners were released by Israel.

 Israeli forces operate across the Gaza Strip on November 20, 2023

Qatar, Mossad officials meet in Israel, Hamas looks to extend Gaza ceasefire

Qatar, which mediated the original hostage deal even though it has no formal diplomatic relations with Israel, sent an intelligence delegation to Israel on Saturday to discuss extending the deal.

 A convoy of Red Cross vehicles believed to be carrying hostages drives by in the southern Gaza Strip, November 26, 2023

Qatar punches above its weight by talking to everyone - opinion

Winston Churchill once described Russia as “a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.” Qatar is close to meriting the same epithet.

Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammad bin Jassim Al Thani holds a joint news conference with EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell in Doha this week.

The secret negotiations that led to the Gaza hostages deal

Begun days after Hamas's October 7 attack, the painstaking negotiations finally culminated in a deal to release 50 hostages in exchange for 150 Palestinian prisoners and a four-day pause in fighting.

 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attend a meeting in Lusail, Qatar, Friday Oct. 13, 2023

Qatar claims 'good progress' made on Gaza hostage deal

As part of that deal, Israel would agree to a five-day ceasefire, during which time the hostages would be released in small groups.

Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani speaks during a news conference at Wajbah Palace, in Doha March 5, 2013.