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The first public visit by Qatari officials to Israel marked an extraordinary moment for the two countries, which have no official diplomatic relations

Minister's visit marks extraordinary moment for two countries which have no official ties

Qatar is the go-to mediator in the Mideast war

JERUSALEM (AP) — The deal seemed on the verge of unraveling. Hamas had accused Israel of failing to keep its side of the bargain and Israel was threatening to resume its lethal onslaught on the Gaza Strip. That was the point at which a Qatari jet landed at Israel’s Ben-Gurion International Airport on Saturday. Negotiators […]

The deal seemed on the verge of unraveling. Hamas had accused Israel of failing to keep its side of the bargain and Israel was threatening to resume its lethal onslaught on the Gaza Strip.

The hostage deal had seemed on the verge of unraveling.

The hostage deal had seemed on the verge of unraveling.

While Qatar and Russia work together in ways that are pragmatic, Doha remains in the West’s geopolitical fold, especially compared to the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Ukraine’s president and Arab nations might not seem like a natural fit, but they both had their reasons for the visit.

Analysis: Public tensions between Washington and Riyadh soared after OPEC+ oil production cuts last year but the White House has since refrained from any punitive measures.