However, Israeli sources say steps against the Qatari-owned channel being frozen due to Doha's role in negotiating fate of hostages in Gaza
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Under Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the tiny nation with massive riches has placed itself in a position where it can talk to Israel with the Palestinians’ benefits in mind
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Foreign ministry spokesperson says 'mediation only works when you have periods of calm,' continued ties with Hamas 'useful' for negotiations
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Military reporter Emanuel Fabian on current targeted ground op and Iranian-backed terror group front; US bureau chief Jacob Magid on UN resolution and leaks about hostage talks
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Senior Israeli official says Jerusalem believes terror group dragging out talks to delay IDF ground offensive into Gaza
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Legal correspondent Jeremy Sharon discusses Gaza war ethics, water and electricity, as Arab Affairs reporter Gianluca Pacchiani examines Hamas in Qatar and use of cryptocurrency
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New Delhi vows to explore 'all legal options' in response; development comes as Doha plays key role in brokering release of Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas
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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

US bureau chief Jacob Magid on what we know about Hamas's release of Judith & Natalie Raanan, 1st convoy of humanitarian aid; reporter Canaan Lidor on agriculture in Gaza envelope