Israel tried to kill Muhammad Sinwar, a key Hamas leader in Gaza. If confirmed, it would deprive the group of another top commander, but it is unclear if it would lead to a strategic shift.

Sen. Tom Cotton pointed out that Qatar hosts members of Hamas and is not as "reliable" a Middle Eastern ally as Saudi Arabia or the United Arab Emirates.

When President Trump visits the Middle East this coming week — spending four days in a trio of Arabian Gulf nations — his most controversial stop will be Qatar.

A senior Palestinian official confirmed that two meetings have taken place. Israel has not commented.

The deepening U.S. relationship with Qatar is drawing fresh scrutiny this week as President Donald Trump began a Middle East tour amid reports that he may accept a free jet from the Qatari royal family to replace his current plane as Air Force One.

The emirate, once called “a funder of terrorism” by President Trump, has spent lavishly on overhauling its global reputation.

Brit Hume warned on Fox News Monday that Qatar’s donation of a luxury aircraft to the U.S. government for President

As outcry continues over Donald Trump’s plan to build a multibillion-dollar golf course in Qatar and accept a $400 million luxury plane from the Middle East nation, Democrats are bringing the issue to the President’s doorstep. Or, more accurately, above it.

If there is to be a breakthrough in ceasefire talks, it will require the US president to change his position and put pressure on Israel.