Ali Al-Ansari, media attache to the Qatari Embassy to the United States, told Newsweek his nation "appreciates the important role and positive impact of President Trump and his administration, particularly the efforts of his special envoy Steve Witkoff, in finalizing the agreement."

Israel’s 15-month campaign has depleted the group’s military strength, sapped its political influence and opened a leadership void inside the Gaza Strip.

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was buried in Qatar ... Haniyeh was laid to rest in Lusail, north of the capital Doha, following funeral prayers at the Gulf emirate's largest mosque attended by ...

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has met with Muhammad Ismail Darwish, the chairman of the Hamas Shura Council (the highest body of the movement) and other members of the council as well as the Political Office of the movement in Doha.

By Mick Krever and Kareem Khadder, CNN Tel Aviv, Ramallah and Khan Younis (CNN) — Chaotic scenes surrounding the release of Israeli and Thai hostages in Gaza on Thursday brought condemnation from Israeli leaders and a temporary delay in the release of Palestinian prisoners,

Already, the fragile deal has come under considerable stress, and it could collapse in the weeks to come. Yet for the time being, the fighting has stopped in both Gaza and Lebanon, and hostages have begun to come home.

Hamas handed captive Israeli soldier Agam Berger over to the Red Cross in the Gaza Strip, the first of eight hostages set to be released today as part of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip

The Qataris do not want the PA in the Gaza Strip to rein in Hamas and other terrorist groups, or to prevent attacks against Israel. Instead, they want the PA to act as a front to maintain Hamas's hold

Palestine Forum concluded in Doha Monday. The three-day forum hosted Palestinian and non-Palestinian researchers from around the world who presented research

Al-Thani calls for deal to be seen through to end, rejects allegation that Qatar funded Hamas terrorism, insists on two-state solution as only path to peace

Israel and Hamas have agreed to implement a three-phase ceasefire plan, starting with a 42-day truce that includes the exchange of 33 Israeli hostages for 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and Israeli military withdrawal from populated areas of Gaza.