Why is Qatar often a mediator and what is its role in Israel-Hamas war?
Qatar is mediating a potential truce agreement between the two sides involving the release of hostages
Many countries in the Middle East aspire to the role of mediators – Egypt, Oman and Kuwait among them – but Qatar presents itself as the region’s primary problem solver and advocate of dialogue. It has been active in Ukraine, Lebanon, Sudan, Iran, Afghanistan and Gaza, in the process hosting the leadership of the Taliban and the political wing of Hamas among others.
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Gaza Diplomacy Cements Qatar's Role as Mediator
The Persian Gulf state’s ties to militants and pariah countries are part of its strategy to stay secure and relevant.Nov. 25, 2023 - online.wsj.com - WSJ.com: World News -
CIA director in Qatar for talks on Israel-Hamas war, hostages
CIA Director William Burns is visiting Qatar to participate in talks on Israel's war with militant group Hamas and discussions regarding hostages, a U.S. official confirmed to The Hill. Qatar helped broker a temporary truce between Israel and ...Nov. 28, 2023 - thehill.com - Just In News | The Hill - Israel -
Israel-Hamas War: Cease-Fire Will Begin Friday Morning, Qatar Says
The Qatari government, which has brokered talks between Israel and Hamas, said a four-day pause in fighting would begin at 7 a.m. local time, with hostage and prisoner releases to follow.Nov. 24, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > World News - Israel -
CIA chief heads to Qatar as hostage, aid efforts continue amid Israel-Hamas war
CIA Director William Burns is headed to Qatar amid the Israel-Hamas war in an effort to secure the release of hostages and prevent a wider regional conflict.Nov. 9, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Politics - CBSNews.com - Israel -
Mediators Try to Revive Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire as Fighting Resumes
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Mediators scrambling for Israel-Hamas truce extension, as hostages-for-prisoners swaps get harder
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Mediators were scrambling to extend an Israel-Hamas truce set to expire after daybreak Friday, as the two sides appeared to be struggling to agree on how to continue the daily exchanges of hostages held by Hamas ...13 hr ago - thehill.com - Just In News | The Hill -
Qatar "very optimistic" Israel-Hamas cease-fire will be extended
Qatar -- which has been mediating talks between Israel and Hamas -- says it is "very optimistic" a temporary truce will be extended. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports from Tel Aviv.Nov. 29, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com - Israel -
Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended for two days, Qatar says
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Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended for two days, Qatar says
It comes after a four-day pause where hostages in Gaza and prisoners in Israel have been released.Nov. 27, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home - Israel -
Israel-Hamas truce and hostage deal to start Friday, says Qatar
Some captives held in Gaza to be freed in exchange for a four-day truce and release of Palestinian prisonersNov. 23, 2023 - ft.com - UK homepage - Israel -
Israel-Hamas truce will begin Friday morning: Qatar
A temporary cease-fire between Israel and Hamas will begin Friday at 7 a.m. local time, Qatar said. Majed al-Ansari, a spokesperson for Qatar’s foreign ministry, made the announcement in a news conference Thursday morning and said humanitarian aid ...Nov. 23, 2023 - thehill.com - Just In News | The Hill - Israel -
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Israel-Hamas war live: Israel says it has released 30 Palestinians; 16 hostages freed by Hamas
Israel Prison Service says 30 prisoners freed, which Qatar mediator said would comprise 16 children and 14 women; 16 hostages released by Hamas. Israel and Palestine: a complete guide to the crisisForeign ministers of the Group of Seven countries ...Nov. 30, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian - Israel -
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Israel-Hamas War: Hamas and Israel Complete 3rd Exchange of Hostages for Prisoners
Hamas released a total of 17 more hostages on Sunday, including one American — Avigail Idan, who turned 4 on Friday. The group said it was seeking to extend the truce, which is slated to continue into Monday.Nov. 27, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > World News - Israel -
Israel-Hamas war live: 17 hostages released by Hamas arrive in Israel
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What role is U.S. playing in possible Israel-Hamas hostage deal?
President Biden is monitoring developments of a possible hostage deal in the Israel-Hamas war. Israel is considering an agreement, primarily brokered by Qatar, that would involve pauses in fighting and the release of some hostages held by Hamas. ...Nov. 21, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com - Israel -
Holding Core Bonds Makes Sense Amid Growth Concerns, Says Goldman Sachs AM
Core fixed income assets can help balance portfolios through episodes of geopolitical instability and growth volatility, given higher yields can provide a potential buffer, Goldman Sachs Asset Management said.Nov. 21, 2023 - online.wsj.com - WSJ.com: World News -
Israel-Hamas War: Israel Says Video Shows Hamas Tunnel Under Besieged Hospital
Videos released by the Israeli military show a tunnel under Al-Shifa Hospital and what it described as hostages taken on Oct. 7. The footage is meant to bolster Israel’s contention that Hamas used the hospital and its grounds.Nov. 20, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > World News - Israel -
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‘It’s Like I Am Blind’: Waiting for Asylum in a British Hotel
With the contentious Rwanda plan in disarray, experts say the U.K. government should focus on a huge backlog of asylum cases, including 50,000 people in hotels.Nov. 18, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > World News -
‘I am all for strangeness’: Tilda Swinton on artistic integrity, acting and the afterlife
The Oscar-winning Scottish actor answers questions from Observer readers and famous fans including Pedro Almodóvar, Wes Anderson and Elton John. Tilda Swinton has been posing in different costumes for the Observer’s photographer and, as I arrive, ...Nov. 12, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian -
"Today I am going blind": Americans say their health plans fall short
A retired teacher with diabetes struggles to afford her medication despite having health coverage. "I have to decide between eating" and paying for drugs, she said.Nov. 10, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com -
'I've changed who I am': Paige Bueckers' evolutionary path back to the court
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