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President-elect Donald Trump speaks as Steve Witkoff listens, during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, January 7, 2024, in Palm Beach, Florida. (The Times of Israel: AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)
January 8, 2025, 10:11 am
Trump’s Mideast envoy to visit Qatar, claiming hostage deal on verge of completion
While Witkoff says progress made in Doha, Hamas stands by demand for permanent end to war, which Israel rejects; president-elect: ‘It won’t be good for anyone’ if no deal by Jan. 20.
By Jacob Magid
Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security services, left, and Mossad chief David Barnea at the annual IDF Armored Corps memorial ceremony, marking the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, in Yad La-Shiryon, on September 27, 2023. (The Times of Israel: Jonathan Shaul/Flash90)
January 29, 2024, 11:28 am
Israel says Paris talks on hostage deal were ‘constructive,’ will continue this week
‘Significant gaps’ remain, says Prime Minister’s Office, after US, Israeli, Qatari and Egyptian officials meet to weigh pause in fighting in exchange for release of hostages.
By LAZAR BERMAN
Trucks carrying humanitarian aid enter Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip after crossing the terminal border from Egypt, on January 17, 2024, during the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian terror group Hamas. (The Times of Israel: AFP)
January 18, 2024, 10:33 am
Medicine for hostages, Gazans enters Strip after inspection in Israel
Political foes and allies alike had earlier slammed prime minister for deflecting blame to military over lack of security checks for shipments sent as part of Qatar-brokered deal.
By TOI STAFF
November 24, 2022, 10:37 am
World Cup of contradictions
Unsurprisingly, the World Cup in Qatar has already been plagued by controversy.
By AJN STAFF
The bagels are being baked in a space provided by Qatar Airways. Photo: supplied Rabbi Marc Schneier
November 23, 2022, 9:04 am
No beer, but there are kosher bagels
Kosher bagels will be available for the full 30 days of the FIFA World Cup thanks to two rabbis who have worked with Qatari officials to create a kosher catering program to provide for observant Jews.
By David I. Klein
People gather around the official countdown clock showing remaining time until the kick-off of the World Cup 2022, in Doha, Qatar, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. Israel’s Foreign Ministry has launched a campaign to educate Israeli soccer fans about how to navigate the laws and customs of Qatar ahead of the World Cup there. The conservative Muslim country has no diplomatic relations with Israel but in a landmark first, Israeli soccer fans will be able to travel to the Gulf Arab emirate for the tournament. Photo: AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, File
November 21, 2022, 9:15 am
First Tel Aviv-Doha direct flight departs, carrying Israeli, Palestinian soccer fans
An agreement recently reached between Qatar and Israel, has seen more than 1,000 passengers travel from Israel to Qatar on direct flights for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL 
The official countdown clock for the 2022 World Cup in Doha, Qatar. Photo: AP/Darko Bandic
September 15, 2022, 9:47 am
Israel in direct talks with Qatar over World Cup
Senior Israeli officials recently visited Qatar for talks to coordinate ahead of the soccer tournament, according to the Kan public broadcaster.
Screen capture from a section of the FIFA website.
August 21, 2022, 1:00 pm
Qatar World Cup site omits Israel
Site lists 'Occupied Palestinian territories', no Israel
People gather around the official countdown clock showing remaining time until the kick-off of the World Cup 2022, in Doha, Qatar. Photo: AP Photo/Darko Bandic, File
June 16, 2022, 10:06 am
Game on for Israelis
Israelis – who ordinarily can only enter Qatar on a foreign passport – will be able to freely travel and attend games there during the upcoming World Cup tournament.
By AMY SPIRO
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