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April 18, 2025 | Natalie Ecanow |

Georgetown University Awards Medal to Qatari Royal Who Praised October 7 Mastermind

Sheikha Moza bint Nasser celebrated Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar after his death last October. On April 17, Georgetown University awarded Sheikha Moza its President’s Medal at a ceremony marking the 20th...

April 18, 2025 | Ben Cohen |

‘Valid for all countries except Israel’

Authorities in Bangladesh announced that they were reintroducing what is essentially a disclaimer on the passports issued to its citizens.

April 11, 2025 | Natalie Ecanow, Mariam Wahba

Qatar Tacitly Approves Muslim Scholars’ Call for ‘Armed Jihad’ Against Israel

For Israel, Qatar’s silence on a fatwa calling for “armed jihad” against the Jewish state is deafening. On April 9, Israel’s Foreign Ministry implored Doha to publicly reject the religious edict,...

April 2, 2025 | Natalie Ecanow |

Qatar’s Footprint in the American Higher Education System

March 31, 2025 | Natalie Ecanow |

Instead of Rewarding Qatar With Weapons Sales, Washington Should Use Them as Leverage

Despite enabling terrorist groups, Qatar is poised to purchase nearly $2 billion worth of American arms. The U.S. State Department approved the potential sale on March 26 under the Foreign Military Sales...

March 24, 2025 | Natalie Ecanow |

The Trump administration should bring Al Jazeera in line with US law

AJ+ is headquartered in the United States but the Justice Department found it operates “at the direction and control” of the Qatari government.

March 20, 2025 | Natalie Ecanow, Sinan Ciddi

Following Launch of October 7 Task Force, Turkey and Qatar Should Feel the Heat

The U.S. Justice Department just launched an October 7 joint task force. Now, all eyes should be on Turkey and Qatar. 

March 18, 2025 | |

Israeli Strikes on Gaza Resume as Hamas Refuses to Release Hostages

IDF Targets Hamas and PIJ Members and Infrastructure Following the refusal of Hamas to release the remaining 59 hostages it holds captive in Gaza, less than half of whom are believed...

March 18, 2025 | Joe Truzman |

Israel launches ‘extensive strikes’ against Palestinian terrorist groups in Gaza

On Tuesday morning, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched airstrikes against Hamas and allied Palestinian terrorist groups in Gaza after negotiations to extend the first phase of a ceasefire deal reached an impasse.

March 17, 2025 | Ahmad Sharawi, Natalie Ecanow

Qatar Slated to Provide Gas to Syria With U.S. Approval

The new Syrian government is set to receive a power boost from Qatar — literally. A Trump administration official confirmed on March 13 that Washington approved a deal whereby Qatar will supply natural...

March 14, 2025 | |

‘Psychological Warfare’: Hamas Rejects U.S. Proposal, Israeli Delegation Called Back From Doha

Israel Blasts Hamas ‘Manipulation’: Israel accused Hamas of engaging in “psychological warfare” on March 14 after the group reportedly deviated from ongoing hostage-release...

March 14, 2025 | Natalie Ecanow |

To Make Progress on Gaza Hostages, Raise the Pressure on Hamas’ Sponsor: Qatar

Doha has simultaneously fanned the flames of the Gaza war while also purporting to help try and end it.

March 10, 2025 | |

‘Deadline for the Second Phase’: Citing Hostage Conditions, Witkoff Wants Timeframe

Israeli Envoys Depart for Qatar, U.S. Says Hostages Held in ‘Unacceptable’ Conditions: Israel sent negotiators to Doha on March 10 for a possible resumption of Qatari- and Egyptian-mediated...

March 10, 2025 | Natalie Ecanow |

Qatari Cash May Be Coming Soon to a Town Near You

It’s time for Washington to drop the rose-tinted glasses and make clear that America is not up for sale

March 9, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israeli defense chief assesses military readiness along Israel’s border with Syria

The new chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, visited northern Israel on March 9 and met with IDF commanders along the border with Syria. According...

March 6, 2025 | Natalie Ecanow |

The Shin Bet’s Findings on Qatari Terror Finance Should Spur American Action

Israel’s Shin Bet security service recently concluded that Qatari funds helped subsidize Hamas’s force buildup ahead of the October 7 massacre. Qatar is pleading not guilty. Doha accused the Shin...

March 4, 2025 | |

‘Strategic Buttress’: Shin Bet Calls Out Qatar’s Funding of Hamas Terror

Rare Public Report: Israel’s Shin Bet security service published an eight-page redacted summary on March 4 of an internal investigation into its contributions to the failure to...

March 3, 2025 | |

Qatari Advisor’s Comments on Gaza Ceasefire Highlight Gaps With U.S. and Israel

Qatari Official Urges Parties to Negotiate Phase Two: Countering the U.S. and Israeli positions,Majed al-Ansari, a senior advisor to the Qatari government, stated in a March 2 interview...

February 24, 2025 | |

‘Taken Out of Context’: Hamas Backtracks on Senior Official’s Statements Regretting Consequences of 2023 Assault on Israel

Hamas Rejects Official’s Statements Lamenting October 7 Consequences: Senior Hamas member Mousa Abu Marzouk seemingly expressed regret for the consequences of the terrorist organization’s...

February 21, 2025 | Natalie Ecanow, Janatan Sayeh

U.S. Must Pressure Qatar Not to Release Frozen Iranian Oil Revenues

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei thrust a long-simmering hostage controversy into the headlines on February 19.