Qatar's prime minister has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of destroying hopes for hostage releases in Gaza.

Qatar's prime minister vows retaliation following Israel's airstrike in Doha that targeted Hamas leaders, describing the attack as "state terrorism."

For decades, wealthy Gulf Arab states cast themselves as oases of stability in a region mired in conflict, building gleaming capitals with fast-growing economies powered by by millions of foreign workers drawn to economic opportunity and a tax-free lifestyle.

Prior to talks with Trump, Sheikh Mohammed met State Secretary Rubio, who heads to Israel to pledge continued support.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Qatar’s prime minister Friday ahead of a visit to Israel this weekend, showing how the Trump administration is trying to balance relations between key Middle East allies days after Israel targeted Hamas leaders in a strike on Doha.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has commemorated the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attack on the U.S. by vowing more aggression against Qatar as condemnation of Israeli forces’ strike on Doha grows this week.

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Halevi gave a presentation to Israeli residents in the moshav, discussing Israel's strike on Qatar and the aftermath of October 7. Former IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi spoke on Tuesday night to residents of Ein Habesor,