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.

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US, Hamas tried to reach Gaza deal before Trump's Congress speech

Officials from the Trump administration met with Hamas representatives, going against the US policy of not engaging directly with the terrorist organization.

Qatargate, Gaza talks: Qatar is important, but Israel must prioritize ties with Egypt

Egypt and Qatar have learned that cooperation and competition are not necessarily conflicting approaches and that the key words are flexibility and maneuvering.

10/04/2025
  The flags of Qatar and Algeria; Illustrative

Qatar and Algeria sign air transport agreement to expand flight operations

Qatar and Algeria signed a new air transport agreement enabling unlimited flights, aiming to boost trade, tourism, and aviation ties between the two nations.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
09/04/2025
  Jerusalem Post editor-in-chief Zvika Klein

Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein returns to helm of ‘Post’

Klein said he would not be involved in reviewing coverage of the case or news stories connected to the police or the Attorney-General’s Office until the case is closed.

Press pass or political pawn? The blurred lines between journalism and influence

The Qatargate incident with Zvika Klein raises questions about the role of journalists and the use of the press as a tool of influence.

Constitution Committee debates interrogation of journalists regarding ‘Qatargate’

Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein was summoned to give open testimony at the end of March, yet this turned into an interrogation under caution and his cellphone was taken away from him.

Pro-Israel evangelical leader calls on Trump to tariff Tucker Carlson for pro-Iran post

"It’s time for the White House to impose a Tariff on Tucker Carlson for illegally importing anti-Semitic Iranian talking points and putting America last,” Cardoza-Moore said.

 People wave the Palestinian flag during protests outside the Imam Muhammad Abdel-Wahhab Mosque

Qatari-based council: ‘Armed Jihad against Israel an obligation’

The fatwa issued by a clerical council belonging to the Muslim Brotherhood describes Israel as an “infidel enemy”, deems armed Jihad against Israel ‘incumbent upon all Muslims.'

07/04/2025

Qatargate raises unsettling questions over Netanyahu’s close entourage

Although no claims have been made that Yonatan Urich or Eli Feldstein caused any security damage to Israel, the irregular nature of their employment and activities raises concerns.

Not deep state, but dark state: When bureaucrats overrule Israeli democracy

Qatargate or Qatarfake? Could the suspicions of treason have been a smokescreen aimed more at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who employed the supposed “traitors” in his office?

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