Qatar and Israel

Yair Lapid held undisclosed meetings with Qatari officials to discuss Gaza hostages situation

The encounter happened on January 12, 2025, on the same day as another meeting between the Qatari officials, Lapid's team, and the representatives of the Gaza hostages' families.

Opposition head Yair Lapid and Yesh Atid MKs arrive for a court hearing at the Supreme Court on a petition against the transfer of funds to ultra-Orthodox educational institutions, January 8, 2026
Opposition leader Yair Lapid speaking at the Knesset, Jerusalem, January 26, 2026.

'Correct a historical injustice': Yair Lapid to table Knesset bill branding Qatar as 'enemy state'

 Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani attends a press conference, in Doha, Qatar, October 24, 2024.

Qatar says it will provide Lebanon with $430 million in financial support

PROTESTORS DRESSED as Qatari sheikhs in Carmel Shuk, December 26, 2025.

'Qatari sheikhs' in Carmel Shuk protest Netanyahu, Qatargate


Pope Leo: 'Really serious' ramifications may result from Doha strike

Multiple global leaders released comments regarding an Israeli strike that targeted Hamas officials in Qatar.

A damaged building, following an Israeli attack on Hamas leaders, according to an Israeli official, in Doha, Qatar, September 9, 2025

Dermer meets Qatari officials in France, in first since Hamas's hostage deal response

The meeting was thought to be the first meeting between a senior Israeli official and Qatari officials since Hamas's response to the hostage deal proposal.

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer seen in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, January 22, 2025

Most Jewish Israelis believe Netanyahu knew of Qatar’s links to aides - poll

Only 25.5% of Jews believe the prime minister did not know about the links in question, a poll by the Israel Democracy Institute showed.

 (L to R): Eli Feldstein, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Yonatan Urich (illustration).

Police name two suspects who were detained for questioning in 'Qatargate' case

The National Crime Unit questioned the two on suspicion of contact with a foreign agent and money laundering on Wednesday.

 (L to R): Eli Feldstein, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Yonatan Urich (illustration).

How does firing Ronen Bar, Qatargate affect voting in next elections? - poll

If Naftali Bennet decides to run, the coalition would be left with 49 seats, whereas a Bennet-led opposition would have 61.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a backdrop of a Qatari flag.

Behind Netanyahu-Bar feud: Gaza, West Bank security, and Qatargate - analysis

Qatargate keeps Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar in office, but battle runs deeper.

 Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security services attends a ceremony held at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum in Jerusalem, as Israel marks the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day. May 5, 2024

Shin Bet probes Netanyahu's office staffers' alleged Qatar ties

The Shin Bet noted in an official letter that was sent to MK Gilad Kariv that the investigation was underway in other government ministries as well.

 (L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and aide Eli Feldstein

Qatar’s UK ambassador calls for Emir to receive Nobel Prize for ceasefire mediation

Sheikh Al-Thani calls for Nobel Peace Prize for Qatar’s Emir after hostage release.

 Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani meets Qatari cadets during his visit to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in Camberley, Britain, December 4, 2024.

Egyptian sources say both sides showing flexibility to achieve Gaza ceasefire - report

The deal's approval ultimately is reportedly dependent on Israel.

 Hamas and Israeli flags.

Qatar honored, Israel doubted: The UK's troubling and hypocritical foreign policy - opinion

The UK's decision to host Qatar's emir on a state visit, while suggesting that Netanyahu could face arrest upon arrival, highlights the moral bankruptcy of British foreign policy.

 BRITAIN’S KING Charles and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attend a state banquet at Buckingham Palace this week.