Terror group's spokesman denies IDF rescued soldier Megidish from its forces, implying she was held by other faction; Thai FM discusses efforts to free its nationals with Qatari PM
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National Security Adviser Hanegbi says Doha an 'essential party in facilitation of humanitarian solution,' after Hamas frees several hostages; Qatari FM says talks continuing

Doha seeks to serve as key player in hostage negotiations, while its emir accuses the world of giving Israel a 'free license to kill' Palestinians

'Enough is enough,' says Sheikh Hamad Al-Thani, whose country is playing role in freeing Hamas-held hostages; decries siege on Gaza Strip, doubts violence will benefit either side

Israel rejects Hamas proposal to free 36 Palestinian female, teen prisoners but talks ongoing, as some in terror group recognize taking civilians has helped legitimize IDF response

Tehran condemns 'barbaric attacks' in Strip, says issue of 'civilian prisoners' in Gaza is a priority; US fears Iran could become 'directly engaged,' says White House

Yigal Carmon blames attack on complacency toward Hamas and Qatar, rejects comparison with Yom Kippur war: 'It was more like the Einsatzgruppen. Where they saw Jews, they killed'

The premier's policy of treating the terror group as a partner, at the expense of Abbas and Palestinian statehood, has resulted in wounds that will take Israel years to heal from

In Singapore, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani stresses backing for 2001 Arab Peace Initiative to resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict, touts Doha's role as regional mediator

Doha, a key supporter of the Strip, urges terror group to maintain calm with Israel through the end of the tournament, report says