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Qatar - Rodolphe Haykal - Lebanese armed forces - Lebanon - Lebanese Army

LAF commander seeks to enhance cooperation and support to the Lebanese army in Qatar

Lebanese Armed Forces Commander General Rodolphe Haykal’s visit to Qatar aims to strengthen bilateral ties and secure vital support for Lebanon’s military amid ongoing regional and domestic challenges.

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Qatar - Turkey - Turkish Air Force - F-16 fleet - F-35 exclusion

Turkey eyes fighter jet purchase from Qatar as domestic program lags

With its fleet aging, Ankara seeks to bolster its air power until its homegrown “Kaan” jets are ready for service in the 2030s.

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Qatar - Gaza war - Turkey - Cairo negotiations - Trump plan

The end of the Gaza war, between a fragile truce and negotiations amid famine and ruin

The Gaza war ends amid fragile talks over a U.S.-backed plan, as devastation lingers and pressure mounts on all sides for a lasting resolution.

By Omar Harkous
Qatar - Arab-Israeli conflict - Israel - Hamas - Middle East tensions - USA - Gaza

Israel rare apology revives Qatar's mediation efforts

Doha continues to balance ties with Hamas, Israel, and the West, reaffirming its indispensable place in Middle East negotiations.

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Qatar - Saudi Arabia - Pakistan

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defense pact

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a mutual defense pact, pledging joint protection amid rising regional tensions.

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Qatar - Arab World - Palestine - Arab-Israeli conflict - Israel

Exclusive to “The Beiruter”: Israeli Rhetoric on Forced Displacement Raises Alarm in the Region

The Doha summit turned Qatar from mediator to target, exposing new risks for regional diplomacy and security.

By Omar Harkous
Qatar - Arab-Israeli conflict - Arab World

Israel’s use of Artificial Intelligence in the Doha assassination attempt

Arab and Islamic leaders in Qatar spotlight the rising role of AI in warfare after Israel’s failed Doha strike, raising ethical and accountability concerns.

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Qatar - Arab NATO - Arab World - Arab-Israeli conflict

Toward an “Arab NATO”? Doha Summit revives military alliance debate

The Doha Summit has revived talks of an “Arab NATO,” as Arab states weigh a joint military alliance amid regional tensions, though political divisions and strategic challenges continue to cloud its prospects.

By The Beiruter