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.

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.

 Israelis attend a rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, outside the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, July 13, 2025.
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 A rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, at "Hostage Square" in Tel Aviv, July 12, 2025.

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

 Israelis rally in support of a hostage deal, July 5, 2025.

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


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."

 Families of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza and supporters protest calling for their release, outside the US Embassy Branch Office in Tel Aviv, July 7, 2025.

Damage allegedly done to US base in Qatar from Iranian attack - report

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

Multiple US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III transport staged at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar August 17, 2021

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.

 Palestinian police officers seen during a military parade in the West Bank city of Nablus, July 1, 2025

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

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.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hands over a letter to US President Donald Trump as they meets at the Blue Room of the White House in Washington, DC, July 7, 2025

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.

US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff speaks during a dinner with US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Blue Room of the White House, July 7, 2025

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.

 Israelis demonstrate for the return of hostages held in Gaza, July 7, 2025.

Admitting defeat? Why Hamas officials say the terror group 'lost control' of Gaza - analysis

Why would a high-ranking member of the Hamas terrorist group suddenly decide to leak these key details on the same day that ceasefire talks are ongoing?

Palestinian Hamas terrorists keep guard on the day Hamas handed over deceased hostages in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip February 20, 2025.

Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal possible, despite Hamas changes to truce proposal - exclusive

The gaps between Israel and Hamas are narrow, a source familiar with the talks told The Jerusalem Post.

 Families of Israelis who were killed in recent war and of hostages held in the Gaza Strip set up a tent near the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem, urging the government not to end the war in Gaza, July 6, 2025.

Nearing a deal: How will the Gaza truce be carried out by each side? - explainer

Mediators receive proposal including US guarantees, hostage release and prisoner exchange, and talks on Gaza’s post-war governance

 U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands during a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, April 7, 2025.

Hamas requests 'unacceptable' changes to Gaza deal, PMO says

The reports came after Hamas said it discussed the current deal framework with other Palestinian factions, and they were "unified" in their "positive" response.

 Israelis rally in support of a hostage deal, July 5, 2025.

Hamas hands 'positive' ceasefire response, Israeli security cabinet to convene Saturday night

An Israeli source also confirmed that Israel received the document submitted by the mediators and that it, as well as Hamas's response to the proposal, are being examined.

 Hamas terrorists seen in Khan Yunis, February 20, 2025