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Netanyahu remarks could damage Gaza hostage-ceasefire deal, Israeli officials say

They are concerned the Israeli prime minister's remarks could sabotage the "constructive ambiguity" negotiators used to draft a proposed deal.

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Gaza Ceasefire Efforts At Heart Of Qatar Emir's France Visit

Attempts to organise an Israel-Hamas ceasefire to allow the release of hostages held in Gaza dominated the first day of a state visit to France by Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.

International Business Times

Middle East crisis: Biden comments on ceasefire are ‘premature’, says Hamas – as it happened

Official tells media still ‘big gaps that need to be bridged’ after US president said ‘my hope is by next Monday we’ll have a ceasefire’

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Qatar Frees Indian Navy Officers Sentenced for Alleged Spying

Qatar frees eight Indian navy officers whose death sentences were commuted last year for alleged spying, says India's Foreign Ministry.

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Talks on Israel-Hamas hostage deal ‘constructive’ but meaningful gaps remain

US, Qatari, Israeli and Egyptian officials met in Paris and will continue to discuss optionsMiddle East crisis – live updates

The Guardian - UK

Qatar is playing peacemaker in the Middle East – but it’s treading a dangerous line over Gaza

The emirate likes to bring enemies to the negotiating table. But it may find hosting Hamas’ political leaders backfires, says Mohamad Bazzi, director of the Hagop Kevorkian Center for Near Eastern Studies

The Guardian - UK

Israeli troops ‘in heart’ of Gaza’s second city as it intensifies aerial bombardment

The Israeli military says it has faced most intense day of fighting of ground offensive as it surrounds Khan Younis – and the UN warns an 'even more hellish scenario is about to unfold' for residents

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IDF says it regrets killing of Lebanese soldier – as it happened

This blog has now closed. Read our full report on the latest developments in Gaza here and our report on a UN meeting to hear accounts of sexual violence committed by Hamas on 7 October here.

The Guardian - AU

Freeing hostages, hosting Hamas: Qatar's influence in Israel-Gaza war, explained

Qatar, a U.S. ally, is the regional power best positioned to both influence Hamas and play a mediating role with Israel. Here's what to know.

WEKU

Sudan’s army chief al-Burhan meets Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim in diplomatic push

Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan meets Qatar’s emir as Sudan conflict rages, pledges ‘defeat of the rebellion’.

Al Jazeera

Qatar's Emir congratulates Turkey's Erdogan before final election result

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani congratulated Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan on his presidential win on Sunday, before the final results of the Turkish election was announced.

Reuters

Beaming Assad welcomed back to Arab League

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia: Every handshake would count, and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad had plenty of them at Friday’s Arab League summit — along with hugs and kisses — from his onetime foes in the region.

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Syria's Assad shakes hands, kisses cheeks with onetime foes at Arab League summit

Every handshake would count, and Syria's President Bashar al-Assad had plenty of them at Friday's Arab League Summit - along with hugs and kisses - from his onetime foes in the region.

Reuters

Emir of Qatar Appoints New Prime Minister

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Tuesday appointed Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani as the country’s new prime minister. The new Premier has served as foreign minister since 2016. He replaced Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani, who had served as prime minister and interior minister…

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Qatar’s emir criticises aid delay to Syria earthquake victims

Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim said it was wrong to abuse humanitarian aid for political purposes in Syria.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egyptian PM Visits Qatar for 1st Time in Decade

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani held talks in Doha on Monday with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. It was the first visit by an Egyptian premier to Qatar in nearly a decade. Sheikh Tamim and Madbouly reviewed cooperation relations between their countries and ways to develop them.…

The Guardian - UK

Sheikh Jassim: Manchester United suitor and ‘the elite of the elite’

One US academic argues it would not be wrong to suspect links between the sheikh and Qatar’s emir in the takeover bid

Daily Mirror

UEFA make decision on Man Utd takeover bid as Emir of Qatar spotted

A Qatari takeover bid for Manchester United is expected to be lodged ahead of Friday’s soft deadline with UEFA coming to a decision on a deal despite initial doubts

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Kylian Mbappe's Instagram post when translated to English is flummoxing Man Utd fans

Part of the PSG hierarchy are believed to be involved Manchester United's takeover saga and an Instagram post from Kylian Mbappe appears to have added fuel to the fire by connecting the two clubs

Daily Mirror

Man Utd takeover: Emir of Qatar's PSG decision as immediate plan for Red Devils emerges

The deadline for interested parties to express their intent to lodge a bid for Man Utd is approaching and the emir of Qatar has now made a decision over French club Paris Saint-Germain

The Guardian - UK

Qatari owners would take more from Manchester United than Glazers ever did

Ownership by one of the world’s most savage governments would forever tarnish the legacy of Britain’s most famous club

Asharq Al-Awsat

Emir of Qatar, Bahrain Crown Prince Hold Telephone Call

A telephone call was held Wednesday between Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Bahraini news agency, BNA, said. During the call, the Bahraini Crown Prince conveyed the greetings of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa…

Reuters

Bahrain's crown prince calls Qatari emir in apparent step towards mending fences

Bahrain's crown prince spoke with Qatar's emir by telephone, the BNA state news agency reported late on Wednesday, in a sign the two Gulf states could move towards repairing relations two years after an Arab boycott of Qatar was lifted.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UAE President, Emir of Qatar Discuss Fraternal Relations

President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held telephone talks on Friday with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, reported the UAE state news agency WAM. They reviewed the prospects of further consolidating fraternal relations between their countries. They also discussed expanding their…

The Guardian - UK

I hate that Fifa and Qatar exploited Lionel Messi’s genius. But I’ll cherish the football

We’ll forget the bisht incident, and celebrate the amazing World Cup games, says author and broadcaster Mihir Bose

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