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

Palestinian Authority president praises Doha for 'unprecedented' show of support at close of soccer tournament that saw Palestinians' flag featured prominently on world stage

Abbas's trip kept quiet, after unverified leaked documents purported to show plans to fly with huge entourage, racking up hundreds of thousands of dollars in hotel bills

Al-Thani says his country will maintain 'working relationship' with Jerusalem to aid Palestinians, but agreement unlikely with no 'commitment' to two-state solution

Yossi Cohen, who stepped down as spy chief on June 1, suggests efforts to use Doha's money to maintain calm in Gaza were not successful

EU wants to allocate at least $5 million to the project, while Qatari envoy says Doha will fund construction of part of a gas pipeline inside Israel

Qatar is key mediator between Gaza terror group and Israel, and PA reportedly hoping it will use its influence to get Hamas to agree to Palestinian national reconciliation

Israel's inroads in the Arab world are based on strategic necessity. The Palestinians can't stop the new peacemaking, but they can set a high price for it

Move comes after Netanyahu and Gantz hint at prospect, following weeks of attacks by Gazan terrorists; Qatari envoy due this week to deliver aid to Strip