Qatar Pushes U.S.-Venezuela Diplomacy as Trump Focuses on Military Action

The Pentagon has deployed 10,000 U.S. troops to the region, most of them to bases in Puerto Rico, a senior military official said.

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Strong-Armed by Trump, Netanyahu Embraces Gaza Deal as a Personal Win

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel took credit for an emerging agreement, but it was clear that President Trump was calling the shots.

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Trump Promises to Defend Qatar, a Reassurance After Israel’s Strike

An executive order says an attack on Qatar would be treated as a threat to the U.S., bolstering security commitments to a key Gulf ally after Israel’s strike on Doha last month.

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Investigating Steve Witkoff’s Sprawling Financial Empire

Reporters uncovered the Witkoff family’s efforts to profit off its patriarch’s proximity to the president.

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Israel’s Assault on Gaza City Stifles Hope of Diplomatic Resolution to War

A negotiated settlement to end the fighting remains distant, in part because of the maximalist positions of Israel’s leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, and of Hamas.

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Upgrades Begin on Plane Donated by Qatar to Serve as Air Force One

The 747 jetliner needs extensive security modifications. Some members of Congress worry that President Trump will pressure the Air Force to do the work too quickly.

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Rubio Says ‘Time Is Running Out’ for Gaza Deal

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke about Gaza ahead of a short Tuesday visit to Qatar, which is angry over an Israeli strike against Hamas leaders on its territory.

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Arab Leaders Meet to Weigh Response to Israel’s Attack in Qatar

At a summit in the Qatari capital, Doha, participants are deciding whether to take tangible actions against Israel following last week’s strike.

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Rubio, in Israel, Meets Netanyahu as Trump Grows Impatient

Secretary of State Marco Rubio planned to discuss President Trump’s desire to see the war in Gaza end soon.

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Arab Ministers Gather to Decide Response to Israeli Attack in Qatar

Arab foreign ministers were expected to meet on Sunday in the Qatari capital, Doha, to lay the groundwork for a summit there on Monday.

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