The Art of the Deal or the Rout of the Real?: Melanie Phillips, JNS, Jan. 23, 2025
End America’s Unwise Alliance with Qatar: Michael Pregent, The Hill, Jan. 22, 2025
Qatar and Egypt Navigate Complex Ties as Gaza’s Future Hangs in Balance: Smadar Perry, Ynet News, Jan. 20, 2025
Qatar’s Bid to Destabilize Israeli Politics: Seth Mandel, Commentary, Jan. 28, 2025
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For Further Reference:
Netanyahu Said to Decide Not To Send Team To Qatar Until His Trump Meeting, Putting Truce At Risk: Times of Israel, Feb. 2, 2025 — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided not to send Israel’s negotiations team to Qatar at this stage for talks about the second phase of the ongoing ceasefire and hostage deal that are meant to kick off on Monday, the Walla news outlet reports, citing an unnamed senior Israel source.
Qatar, Turkey Expected to Take in Bulk of Arab Terrorists Released as Part of Ceasefire: JNS, Jan. 29, 2025 — Qatar and Turkey are slated to take in the lion’s share of the Palestinian murder convicts released by Israel as part of its hostage deal with the Hamas terrorist group, Arab media reported on Wednesday.
Watchdogs Sue US Government Over Qatar’s Billions in University Funding: Ohad Merlin, Jerusalem Post, Feb. 2, 2025 — A new legal battle is unfolding over Qatar’s financial influence on prominent American universities, as watchdog organizations seek transparency about billions in foreign funding flowing into US higher education institutions.
Is Al Jazeera a Mouthpiece for Hamas?: The Media Line Staff, Media Line, Jan. 30, 2025 — Video capturing the return today of three Israeli hostages—Arbel Yehoud, Agam Berger, and Gadi Mozes—has reignited the debate over Al Jazeera’s role in reporting on Hamas and the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The Fix Is In: PA Arabs, Egyptians Monitor Terrorists’ Maneuvers Across the Strip: David Israel, Jewish Press, Feb. 2, 2025 — According to a Reuters report last week, UG Solutions, a US security firm headquartered in Davidson, North Carolina, is recruiting just under 100 former American special forces personnel to operate a checkpoint in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas truce. Reuters cited a company recruiting email offering hired veterans a daily rate starting at $1,100, along with a $10,000 advance.