Qatar's mediation efforts in Israel-Hamas war come under fire
Los Angeles Times -

When U.S. officials needed to negotiate with the Taliban to bring an end to the Afghanistan war, they turned to Qatar. With Russia continuing its campaign in Ukraine, Qatar has become the main facilitator for what little communication there is between the two sides. In past years, this tiny desert nation has captured outsize attention largely because of the splashy real estate projects it bankrolls with proceeds from the world’s largest gas field. It’s also home to one of the United States’ most...

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