Apr 05 AP report: Biden asks Egypt and Qatar to urge Hamas on hostage deal By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Friday wrote to the leaders of Egypt and Qatar, calling on them to press Hamas for hostage deal with Israel, according to a senior administration official. Continue reading
Jan 07 Watch 2:38 News Wrap: Blinken visits Qatar in diplomatic effort to contain Israel-Hamas war In our news wrap Sunday, Secretary of State Blinken continued his urgent mission to the Middle East as the Israel-Hamas war enters its fourth month, Defense Secretary Austin took responsibility for delays in disclosing his hospitalization, major winter storms dropped… Continue watching
Jan 07 WATCH: Blinken holds briefing with Qatar’s prime minister during Mideast diplomacy trip By Matthew Lee, Associated Press On another urgent diplomatic mission to the Middle East, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Sunday with Arab partners to press for their help in tamping down resurgent fears that Israel’s three-month war against Hamas in Gaza could spread. Continue reading
Jan 03 Prosecutors say Sen. Menendez cashed in by linking Qatari royal family member with New Jersey businessman By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The new allegations deepen the legal challenges for Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, who already was charged with wielding his political influence to secretly advance Egypt's interests. Continue reading
Dec 02 WATCH: Harris makes remarks in Dubai on diplomacy efforts concerning Israel-Hamas war By Will Weissert, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris engaged in a speed round of diplomatic talks with Arab leaders on Saturday where she focused on shaping the outlook for a post-conflict Gaza while calling on Israel to do more to protect Palestinian civilians from the “devastating” bombardment. Continue reading
Nov 24 Watch 4:30 Qatari official on role in mediating Israeli hostage release and temporary cease-fire By Nick Schifrin The hostage deal between Israel and Hamas was mediated by Qatar. Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari is an advisor to the prime minister of Qatar and the official spokesperson for the Qatari foreign ministry. He joined Nick Schifrin to… Continue watching
Nov 04 WATCH: Blinken meets with Arab leaders to discuss Gaza’s future amid tensions over Israel-Hamas war By Matthew Lee, Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought to build support Saturday for planning a postwar future for Gaza as he met with wary Arab leaders during his latest urgent mission to the Middle East since the Israel-Hamas conflict began. Continue reading
Nov 01 Biden praises efforts that have started to help some people leave Gaza By Associated Press President Joe Biden also said more work needs to be done to “significantly step up the flow of critical humanitarian assistance into Gaza.”… Continue reading
Oct 24 Qatar becomes a key intermediary in Israel-Hamas war amid tense hostage negotiations By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The gas-rich nation of Qatar has become a key intermediary over the fate of more than 200 hostages held by Hamas militants after their unprecedented attack on Israel over two weeks ago. Continue reading
Sep 18 Watch 10:27 Five released Americans fly home after years of imprisonment in Iran By Amna Nawaz, Zeba Warsi It’s the end of an ordeal for five Americans held for years by the regime in Iran, who were freed after high-stakes negotiations and began their journey home Monday. Jared Genser, human rights attorney and pro-bono counsel for the family… Continue watching