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

According to an investigation by TIME magazine, successive Israeli governments helped establish, operate, and preserve the Qatari assistance mechanism for Hamas-controlled Gaza for years.

An illustration of the flags of Israel and Qatar.
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

Defense Minister Israel Katz and other coalition lawmakers attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the re-establishment of the settlement of Sa-Nur, in the West Bank, April 19, 2026

Israel Katz and the Likud are ‘boom-boom-booming’ politics away – opinion

US President Donald Trump talks with Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha, Qatar, May 15, 2025.

Former consul to LA warns about Trump's growing relationship with Qatar as US, Iran reach deal


Shin Bet probes Netanyahu's office staffers' alleged Qatar ties

The Shin Bet noted in an official letter that was sent to MK Gilad Kariv that the investigation was underway in other government ministries as well.

 (L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and aide Eli Feldstein

Qatar will host Palestinian prisoners if they choose to come, PM says

His welcoming sentiment to released Palestinian prisoners is not the first of its kind in recent weeks.

 Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani attends a press conference, in Doha, Qatar, October 24, 2024.

Egyptian sources say both sides showing flexibility to achieve Gaza ceasefire - report

The deal's approval ultimately is reportedly dependent on Israel.

 Hamas and Israeli flags.

Turning up the fight: Qatar's role re-visited as Knesset members argue for stricter enforcement

Against the background of the renewed attempt to formulate an outline for the release of hostages, a group of Knesset members in the coalition formulated a bill that would tighten enforcement against

 Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani attends a press conference, in Doha, Qatar, October 24, 2024.

Qatar’s bait and switch game as mediator and host - analysis

Qatar is arguing that it won’t act as a mediator any longer, threatening the fate of the hostages because a deal would be harder without Doha in the middle.

 DOHA, QATAR - AUGUST 2: A man holds a Palestinian flag as people attend funeral ceremony, held for Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Tehran, at Imam Abdul Wahhab Mosque in Doha, Qatar on August 2, 2024.

A post-Sinwar scenario: What's next for Hamas and Israel now? - opinion

With Sinwar gone, Hamas's new leadership faces critical choices on ceasefire talks, hostages, and its future in Gaza.

 Hamas official Yahya Sinwar joins list of eliminated terrorists (illustrative)

Blinken to meet with Egypt on hostage deal Tuesday

Miller: 'We continue to engage with our partners in the region'

 U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken exits a plane as he arrives in Cairo, during his week-long trip aimed at calming tensions across the Middle East, in Egypt, January 11, 2024.

Qatar: Gaza mediation cannot succeed if Israel assassinates Hamas's negotiator

Qatar PM: Peace needs serious partners and a global stance against the disregard for human life.

 (L-R): Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani; Hamas leader abroad Ismail Haniyeh. The logo of Hamas is seen.

'Second biggest financiers of terrorism,' Yair Netanyahu accuses Qatar during conference

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son, Yair, slams Qatar for allegedly being "the second biggest financiers of terrorism." He further claims that left-wing groups use Israel as an "experiment."

 Yair Netanyahu

Qatargate: Leaked documents reveal Doha funds meant for PM Netanyahu

There is no evidence that Israel had received any funds from Qatar; only the money was offered. A Likud spokesperson said in response, "These are false and illusory news."

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Jerusalem, February 18, 2024.