Qatar is now the deep state in the Trump administration Doha has long exerted influence on administrations behind the scenes. Mitchell Bard Feb. 12, 2025
Israeli delegation arrives in Doha for ceasefire talks Israel's Coordinator for the Hostages and the Missing has reportedly raised objections with mediators regarding the poor physical condition of released hostages. JNS Staff Feb. 9, 2025
Israeli team attends diamond conference in Qatar "The dialogue with them was very pleasant, and they received us respectfully. They know the potential of the Israelis." JNS Staff Feb. 6, 2025
Israel to send delegation to Doha after ‘positive’ talks in DC The delegation is to hold discussions on continuing the Gaza ceasefire • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff held a "positive and friendly" meeting in Washington, D.C. Joshua Marks Feb. 4, 2025
Trump says Gaza hostage deal almost finalized The US president-elect warned of "trouble like they've never seen before" if the talks fail. Joshua Marks Jan. 14, 2025
Qatar offers hostage draft agreement, awaiting Hamas’s approval Qatar has reportedly delivered a final draft agreement to both Israel and Hamas. Joshua Marks and Amelie Botbol Jan. 13, 2025
Trump envoy heads to Doha as hostage talks intensify The president-elect repeated his stark warning that "all hell will break loose in the Middle East" if the captives are not released before he takes office. Jan. 8, 2025
Mossad head travels to Qatar amid reported progress in hostage talks U.S. Special Coordinator for the Middle East Brett McGurk and other top American officials were reportedly expected to join the talks. Jan. 6, 2025
Netanyahu approves delegation to resume hostage talks in Doha Delegation participants include members of the Mossad, the Israel Defense Forces and the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency). Jan. 2, 2025