Energy officials from Qatar and Turkey in Dubai for world's largest gas expo and industry’s first in-person conference since pandemic began

PM Bennett denies Hebrew media reports that he's considering return to previous government's policy of giving 'suitcases full of cash' to Hamas civil servants

Chris Murphy says he raised US objection to terror stipends with PA premier, discussed possible path forward on issue; Democratic lawmakers express optimism after Bennett meeting

Palestinian Authority banks were set to send the money that would fund civil servants in Hamas-ruled Strip, but pulled out fearing exposure to sanctions

US secretary of state thanks country for helping facilitate transit of refugees; is due to meet rescued Afghans, US diplomats who left Afghanistan

Doha says distribution of $500 million to begin soon, after apparently resolving dispute over whether Hamas civil servants will be allowed to access money

Militant group claims it won't reimpose brutal interpretation of religious regulations; most Muslim nations incorporate elements of sharia, but few carry out its punishments

Defense minister reportedly met with high-ranking official in a third country in leadup to announcement of new subsidies

Sides will channel monthly $100 salaries for 100,000 impoverished Gazan families through UN-backed mechanism; Israel's defense minister praises deal

Palestinian banks reportedly concerned over international sanctions should they transfer funds to Gazans linked to Hamas