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

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

Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar also denounce finance minister for saying there's 'no such thing as Palestinians' in front of 'Greater Israel' map that includes Jordan

State Dept. says it recognizes Israel's security concerns but still alarmed by high casualty count after 10 killed, over 100 hurt; Arab, Muslim nations issue far harsher criticisms

Doha's Foreign Ministry does not cite examples for these policies, but new government's principles include commitment to 'promote and develop' West Bank, 'strengthen' Jerusalem

Members of temporary Israeli mission in Gulf state for World Cup attend reception alongside diplomats from other embassies, local Jews and Chabad emissaries

On last day of tournament, Israel calls Doha operation a success, with only one citizen briefly detained out of some 10,000 who flew to Gulf country despite no diplomatic ties

Manama hints during president's visit that it needs to see more from its economic relationship with Israel, while possible signs of hope emerge next door