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Israel Strikes Hamas in Qatar. Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 10 Sep

Israeli jets targeted Hamas leadership in Qatar, marking a significant escalation in Middle East tensions.

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Israel Shatters Qatar’s Politics of Ambiguity

Hussein Aboubakr Mansour in The Free Press · 10 Sep

Qatar has long navigated the complex geopolitics of the Middle East through a strategy of ambiguity, hosting both Hamas leaders and the largest American military base outside the US.

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Trump Middle East envoy says he’s ‘really hopeful’ hostage deal will be struck by Inauguration Day

Emily Jacobs in Jewish Insider · 7 Jan

Steve Witkoff, President-elect Donald Trump's Middle East envoy, expressed optimism about a potential deal for the release of hostages detained by Hamas, potentially before Trump's inauguration.

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Biden predicts ceasefire by Monday, though Hamas and Israel seem skeptical

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 27 Feb 2024

President Joe Biden anticipates a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas by next Monday, with negotiators in Doha proposing outlines for an agreement.

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Qatar’s two-faced approach to hostage diplomacy divides Israeli officials, American Jewish leaders

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 31 Jan 2024

Israeli officials and American Jewish leaders are divided over Qatar's role in hostage diplomacy.

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New Info on Lobbyists Paid to Improve Qatar’s Image Among American Jews

Armin Rosen in Tablet · 4 Dec 2018

Qatar hired lobbyists to improve its image among American Jews, with new details revealing the lobbyists were paid far more than previously known, particularly through Blue Fort Public Relations LLC and other firms.