gaza Archives

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Life

Qatari youth to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise funds for Gaza

Six male and six female climbers will summit the world's tallest freestanding mountain in an effort to raise more than QR1 million to help build and revamp 22 schools in Palestine.

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PHOTOS: More than QR148 million raised for Gaza at Qatar festival

At least 3,000 people turned out for the event, which featured performances from singers, poets and artists who spoke about Palestine, homeland and love.

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Katara to hold festival on Aug. 8 to raise money for Gaza

The proceeds of the event, which will include cultural shows, musical performances and art exhibitions, will go toward Palestinians in Gaza, where thousands have been killed in Israel's latest bombing campaign.

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Politics

Qatar FM hits out at Israel allegations about funding terrorism

"Qatar does not support Hamas, Qatar supports the Palestinians," Foreign Minister Dr. Khalid Al Attiyah said while speaking to CNN this week.

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Fundraising campaign #AID4GAZA launched in Qatar

During the last 10 days of Ramadan, a local youth group is urging residents to donate to a relief effort being organized by Eid Charity.

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Politics

Israel and Egypt unhappy at Qatar, Turkey mediation efforts in Gaza

More than 300 Palestinians have been killed so far during Israel's latest military campaign in Gaza. As international diplomats step up, there has been debate about what kind of influence Qatar should have in the mediation effort.

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PHOTOS: Qatar residents gather to protest bloodshed in Gaza

What started as a peaceful sit-in turned into a raucous evening as residents vented their frustrations about Israel's latest bombing campaign in Gaza and the country's occupation of Palestinian land.

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Emir postpones West Bank visit as Palestinians grapple with finances

Emir postpones West Bank visit as Palestinians grapple with finances Disappointment reigned in Ramallah this week as Qatar’s Emir postponed his first visit there for unknown reasons, Reuters reports. Instead,…

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Israel gives nod to Emir’s planned West Bank visit

Israel gives nod to Emir’s planned West Bank visit After initial hesitation, Israel has granted its permission for Qatar’s Emir to make his first visit to the West Bank by…

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