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His Middle East envoy visited Qatar and Israel to kickstart talks, with the president-elect wanting a deal before his swearing-in.
Malaysia, a country with a Muslim majority and sizable Buddhist and Christian minorities, does not have diplomatic relations with Israel.
The African National Congress “has positioned South Africa as a link in the global web of terror financing,” the ISGAP think tank says.
The move could have “dramatic” consequences for the ongoing ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas, according to Hebrew media reports.
There is no indication Doha will end its role as financial backer and enabler of Hamas.
A U.S. official stressed that Hamas leaders “should no longer be welcome in the capitals of any American partner,” as Washington demands that Doha expel the terrorist group.
In response to a JNS question, Matthew Miller, the U.S. State Department spokesman, said that Qatar has “a channel with Hamas that is productive for trying to reach this agreement.”
Bill Burns advanced a plan for a 28-day ceasefire in Gaza that includes the release of eight Israeli hostages and dozens of Palestinian prisoners.
The negotiations are taking place a day after Egypt proposed a two-day ceasefire in Gaza for the release of four hostages held by Hamas.
Barnea will meet CIA Director Burns and a Qatari delegation in the hopes to reignite negotiation talks with Hamas—although chances for a breakthrough are reportedly low.
Egypt and Qatar have rejected the American plan to push Hezbollah out of power as “unrealistic and even dangerous.” However, the Saudis support it.
The Hamas leader is reportedly seeking a wider regional war and is not interested in reaching a truce with Israel.
