Sep 09 WATCH: Trump ‘disagrees’ with where Israel chose to strike Hamas in Qatar, White House says By Associated Press White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that the United States received prior notice about the pending attack from Israel. Continue reading
Sep 09 Israel targets Hamas leadership in Qatar’s capital as they consider Gaza ceasefire By Josef Federman, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The strike on the territory of a U.S. ally marked a stunning escalation and risked upending talks aimed at winding down the war and freeing hostages. Continue reading
Aug 19 Qatar urges a Gaza ceasefire after ‘positive response’ from Hamas By Sam Metz, Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Qatar on Tuesday warned that even if a ceasefire deal is reached, it will not be "instantaneously implemented."… Continue reading
Aug 13 Taliban registers unemployed Afghan refugees for jobs in Qatar By Associated Press The Taliban is registering 1,800 unemployed Afghans expelled from neighboring countries for the chance to work in Qatar in the latest round of a labor agreement with the Gulf nation. Continue reading
Jul 11 Pentagon acknowledges Iran’s attack on Qatar air base hit dome used for U.S. communications By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The Iranian attack on Al Udeid Air Base outside of Doha, Qatar's capital, on June 23 came as a response to the American bombing of three nuclear sites in Iran. Continue reading
Jul 06 New details on Gaza ceasefire proposal emerge a day before Trump and Netanyahu meet By Wafaa Shurafa, Samya Kullab, Associated Press A person familiar with the negotiations shared with The Associated Press a copy of the latest ceasefire proposal submitted by mediators to Hamas. The document outlines plans for a 60-day ceasefire during which Hamas would hand over 10 living and… Continue reading
Jun 26 Iran’s supreme leader warns U.S. against further attacks in his first statement since ceasefire By Farnoush Amiri, David Rising, Associated Press He also downplayed Sunday's U.S. strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites using bunker-buster bombs and cruise missiles, saying that U.S. President Donald Trump — who said the attack "completely and fully obliterated Iran's nuclear program — had “exaggerated” its impact. Continue reading
Jun 24 Israel-Iran ceasefire is in effect, Trump says By Sam Mednick, Jon Gambrell, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press President Donald Trump expressed deep frustration with both sides when the deal initially faltered. Continue reading
Jun 23 What to know about the U.S. military base that Iran attacked in Qatar By Meg Kinnard, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Bases in the Middle East have been on heightened alert and taking additional security precautions in anticipation of potential strikes from Iran. Continue reading
Jun 23 Iran retaliates for U.S. air strikes, launches missile attack on American military base in Qatar By David Rising, Jon Gambrell, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press Qatar condemned the attack on Al Udeid Air Base attack, but said it successfully intercepted the missiles and no casualties were reported. Continue reading