Foreign Ministry urges Israelis attending soccer tournament to keep a low profile, citing conservative Muslim country's laws and expected large-scale presence of Iranian fans

Gas-rich host of 2022 soccer World Cup has mediated in conflicts far afield, from Afghanistan to Israel and the Palestinians, while often providing a conduit for US diplomacy

Israelis, long shunned in Qatar, seek region's acceptance and chance to see Gulf emirate, while Iranian players will be watched for acts of solidarity with ongoing protests

FIFA announces deal between Jerusalem and Doha, which have no official ties; Palestinians can also take the Ben Gurion flights, which will be subject to Israeli security measures

Khalid Salman's interview with German TV halted following comments, with Berlin decrying 'awful' remarks; Qatar has faced an outcry over LGBTQ rights and other rights concerns

Government says buildings were 'uninhabitable,' proper notice was given, and that alternative 'safe and appropriate accommodation' has been found

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani says his Gulf state had been targeted by 'fabrication and double standards'; controversial tournament set to kick off November 20

Hamad Al Suwaidi, pushed back into spotlight by sculpture, tells Kan broadcaster region should accept Israel as a fact, hopes to visit Tel Aviv, dismisses criticism

Move follows Hend Al-Muftah's failed bid to become chair of human rights forum after watchdog revealed history of hateful social media posts

Thousands conscripted for military service ahead of massive tournament, Reuters reports; 'Most people are there because they have to be,' source says