Tag: Qatar

Israel must approve individuals receiving aid to ensure that money goes to the poor and not to Hamas.

“The core of the problem is political, as long as the peace process is not addressed, you cannot just count on economic normalization,” said Qatar's foreign minister.

PA Banks don't want to transfer the money to Hamas terrorists which opens them up to being shut down.

The banks seem to be concerned by the prospect of being exposed to terror-financing legal action.

Hamas wants the money transferred in cash, because, you know...

The PA has no way to determine who in Gaza actually receives the Qatari money.

Perhaps Israel should set some of those cash suitcases on fire right outside the border fence.

A delay in receiving money would lead to a security escalation, said Yahya Sinwar during a meeting with the U.N.’s envoy to the Middle East.

The Gulf state has long supplied Hamas with money and certain goods.

The UAE and other Arab Gulf states have boycotted Qatar since 2017 and have demanded that it close the base.

Doha, with Ankara's support, has proposed to P.A. leader Mahmoud Abbas that he form a joint list in the Palestinian Legislative Council with the Gaza-based terror group, and then a national-unity coalition.

A joint statement by the US and Qatar on Friday on the strategic dialogue raised tensions in the Palestinian Authority and there is a growing understating that Qatar is becoming an important link in the implementation of American policy.

The designation has been criticized by some, including Al Jazeera Media Network, as being part of the newly signed Abraham Accords with Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.

No comment from Israel so far.

Israeli officials believe Qatar is delaying the funds transfer for fear of being accused by the international community of supporting a terrorist organization and facing subsequent sanctions.

At least one rocket was launched at Israel from Gaza.

On Sunday, a bundle of balloons with an attached suspicious package was discovered in Moshav Tidhar near Ofakim in southern Israel.

Secretary Pompeo believes peace with Taliban will succeed if they cooperate with the Afghan government.

The two university, and by extension all Ivy League schools, are accused of vigorously soliciting funds from foreign governments, companies and individuals who are openly hostile to the US.

“These countries aim, via these promises [steps], to come closer to the US, although they know that the deal will be opposed by the majority in the Arab League," Bin Jassim tweeted his speculation.

The IDF attack hit a site near the hotel where the Qatari envoy Muhammad al-Amadi, who arrived in the Gaza Strip yesterday, is staying.

This week, Al-Emadi visited the enclave to supervise the donation of 22 fire trucks and other emergency vehicles.

Qatar was instrumental in influencing Hamas to participate in the elections under Abbas’ terms and has pledged $25 million in funding for the elections

All in all, it's a lot like watching a Cheech & Chong movie, but with a lot more violence.

Israel is determined to continue transferring the full supply of diesel required to provide electric power to Gaza, regardless of how much of it is paid for by Qatar.

Until 1991, near the end of the first Intifada, the Israeli economy provided jobs to tens of thousands of workers from the Gaza Strip.

Over the years and to this day, almost all the Balad MKs and their family members have worked for the Association for Arab Culture.

A month ago, al-EAmadi arrived in Gaza with $15 million in cash. Qatar recently also pledged to grant Gaza $180 million.

Dual-use items have a primary commercial/civil application but also have the potential for weapons-making applications.

"That's how al-Jazeera brainwashes young people in the Arab world and perpetuates hatred of Israel and the Jews."