Qatar

Qatar is a Middle East emirate located along the Persian Gulf, bordering Saudi Arabia. 

This wealthy kingdom is governed by the House of Thani and is a major regional power with considerable influence in both regional and global affairs. 

Aside from its wealth in the energy industry, Qatar has also been very successful in business and overseas investments, with the country being the largest property owner in London, among other notable achievements. It is also famous for its global media conglomerate, Al Jazeera, based in the Qatari capital city of Doha.

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Significant progress in hostage talks following further Israeli flexibility, sources tell 'Post'

A meeting was held between the Israeli delegation and the Qatari and Egyptian delegations on Wednesday, in which Israel presented new maps that included additional Israeli concessions.

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Israeli delegation requests meeting with Qatari, Egyptian mediators on Gaza deal

Israel is expected to present additional flexibility regarding the deployment of IDF troops during the ceasefire.

Israel submits third map for ceasefire negotiations, sources tell 'Post'

Israel has submitted a new map for consideration, and meets with the head of Egyptian Intelligence Service amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations.

By AMICHAI STEIN , LIRAN AHARONI
14/07/2025

PMO: Hamas is sabotaging hostage deal negotiations to pressure Israeli public

"Hamas rejected the Qatari proposal, is creating obstacles, refuses to compromise, and accompanies the talks with psychological warfare aimed at sabotaging the negotiations."

Damage allegedly done to US base in Qatar from Iranian attack

The report from the London-based news source cites imagery they obtained from a private satellite firm.

Palestinian Authority police officers conducted terror attack in West Bank, PA to probe attack

The two carried out a combined shooting and stabbing attack at the Gush Etzion junction, murdering 22-year-old Israeli Shalev Zevuloni.

'Time has run out': Netanyahu should not return from Washington without a hostage deal

Fifty hostages remain in Hamas captivity in Gaza, and no regional win can overshadow that. If there is, do not leave Washington and Doha without it.

Witkoff: Points of contention between Israel, Hamas ceasefire drop from four to one

The main difficulty in the hostage deal talks in Qatar is the issue of maps, meaning the deployment of IDF troops during the ceasefire.

Aid distribution in Gaza remains sticking point in deal negotiations, sources tell 'Post'

Donald Trump’s Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, will join the negotiations in Doha later this week.

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