Iran is cozying up to moderate states, and Israel is worried
Recent developments signify not only growing Iranian confidence, but also the Iranians' realization that the US abandoning the Middle East ...
Tag: Qatar
Qatar stepping into Afghan vacuum left by US withdrawal
The Qataris' role in the evacuations reflects its position as host of the Middle East’s biggest US military base, but ...
Jittery about Taliban takeover, Persian Gulf states may seek pragmatic ties
UAE to temporarily host 5,000 Afghans at US request. Riyadh, Abu Dhabi say they will respect the choice of Afghans, ...
Report: Israel agrees to allow Qatari money into Gaza
Egypt asks Hamas not to escalate already tense situation on border as terrorist organization threatens to renew "marches of return" ...
Saudi Arabia calls on Taliban to protect lives, follow 'noble Islam principles'
Fellow Gulf state Qatar also seeks a peaceful transition in Afghanistan, and as the current chair of the six-nation Gulf ...
Why are PA banks delaying transfer of Qatari funds to Gaza?
While leader of Hamas in Gaza Yahya Sinwar threatens renewed violence if the money is held up, PA banks say ...
Hamas rejects proposed mechanism for transfer of Qatari funds
"Israel proposed an outline whereby the money from Qatar will be allotted via coupons instead of cash, and we do ...
Leading Democrat heads US lawmakers' trip to Middle East
Congressman Gregory Meeks, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will lead a delegation of 10 Democrat and Republican ...
Outside the law, inside Israel
Six years after Israel outlawed the Northern Branch of the Islamic Movement, it's finding a backdoor in and once again ...
Report: UN agrees to handle Qatari aid to Gaza
The United Nations will ensure that the monetary aid is distributed through banks that are not under Hamas rule, Palestinian ...