Qatar and Israel

Bennett calls on Netanyahu to declare Qatar an enemy state, highlight Hamas support at UNGA

Bennet said Netanyahu’s UN address would provide an opportunity to highlight what he described as Qatar’s role in supporting Hamas and its military wing.

Former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a plenum session as Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett speaks in the assembly hall of the Israeli parliament on May 16, 2022.
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Qatar says Gaza aid spares Israel war, shows Doha does not back Hamas

"If we are helping Hamas, do you think the Israelis (would) allow us to go inside and come out?"

Palestinains take part in a protest against aid cuts, outside the United Nations’ offices in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip.

Bringing Qatar into the fold

"I wanted to persuade the Qataris that they could play a more positive role on the Palestinian issue and stop helping Hamas."

Doha, Qatar

Will Qatar change its ways after outreach to pro-Israel voices?

What’s behind Qatar’s struggle for Jewish hearts and minds?

  Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is seen during the match of France's Gael Monfils against Andrey Rublev of Russia

ZOA president: I went to Qatar for Israel and the Jewish people

The Qataris said that if the US demanded they throw out Hamas members, then they would “throw them out in a minute.”

Doha, Qatar

Why is Alan Dershowitz defending Qatar?

If the Qataris are so worried about their reputation they would be better advised to stop supporting terrorism and sever ties with Iran.

People look at an artwork depicting Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani during a Winter Festival in Doha earlier this month.

Israel, sports and the Gulf: Is Mike Pence keeping score?

The president now understands that the blockade is counter-productive to the cause of peace and stability, and should be ended as soon as possible, with Qatar embraced by all members of the GCC.

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How much money is Qatar spending on a facelift for Gaza?

Inside the quiet Qatari transformation of former Israeli settlements into snazzy new apartments for Gazans

Hamas official Ismail Haniyeh (R) and the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani arrive at a cornerstone laying ceremony in the southern Gaza Strip

Kidnapped soldier's brother: Jewish groups legitimizing Qatar harm his freedom

This love affair must come to an end. As the brother of a man kidnapped and still held with Qatari funding, I demand that the Emirate’s overtures be rejected.

Family members of abducted soldier Oron Shaul demand his return in front of the Prime Minister’s Residence on Sunday

While Saudi Arabia calls Khameini ‘Hitler,’ some New York Jews are seduced by Iran’s ally Qatar

I know what you’re thinking: no responsible Jewish leader would be part of this effort.

Hamas official Ismail Haniyeh (R) and the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani arrive at a cornerstone laying ceremony in the southern Gaza Strip

Top US Jewish leader bargains with Qatar for lives of missing Israelis in Gaza

Malcolm Hoenlein, who is close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has long maintained covert contacts with Arab and Muslim countries.

Malcolm Hoenlein