The Latest Breaking News from Majed alAnsari

Qatar criticises Israel’s Netanyahu over Hamas comments

Qatar Foreign Ministry officials accuse prime minister of seeking to prolong Israel’s war on Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Feb 19, 2024

Families of Israeli captives deny leaking Netanyahu Qatar tape

In leaked audio, Israeli PM is heard criticising Doha in its role in negotiating the release of captives held by Hamas.

Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2024

Qatar ‘appalled’ at alleged Netanyahu criticism of mediation in Gaza war

After reports of leaked recording, Qatar says attributed remarks show Israeli PM ‘obstructing mediation efforts’.

Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2024

Qatar says Gaza cease-fire will begin Friday morning, with aid to follow ‘as soon as possible’

The two sides had exchanged lists of those to be released, and the first group of 13 women and children held by Hamas would be freed Friday afternoon.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 24, 2023

Gaza ceasefire: Qatar says hostage deal ‘can be catalyst for peace’ as 13 women and children to be released

Qatari official tells The Independent that the world must use ‘momentum’ from the truce to end war

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023

‘Dogs are eating corpses on the streets of Gaza’: Qatari official describes ‘unparalleled’ destruction

No amount of foreign aid will be enough, a top Qatari official tells The Independent, as Hamas run health ministry puts the number of people killed in Gaza since the conflict began at 14,500

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023

Israel-Hamas truce, captive release to begin on Friday, Qatar says

Truce to begin in the morning and 13 people held by Hamas to be freed in the afternoon, Qatari official says.

Al Jazeera · Nov 23, 2023

Hamas says Israel refused to receive 2 hostages; Israel calls it propaganda

Hamas captured 210 people during its deadly assault in southern Israel on October 7 and they are being held in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Oct 21, 2023

Regional ministers to discuss Syria's return to Arab fold in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia will host a meeting of regional foreign ministers on Friday to discuss Syria's return to the Arab League, a Qatari official said on Tuesday, adding that an "Arab consensus" plus a "change on the ground" would shift Qatar's position.

Reuters · Apr 11, 2023

Qatar welcomes Israel-Gaza truce stopping the ‘waste of blood’

Doha has taken part in efforts alongside international actors to quickly halt hostilities and avoid more casualties.

Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2022