Qatar: Haniyeh’s assassination impact on Emir Tamim’s standing

The assassination raised questions concerning the future of Qatari Emir Tamim’s relations with Hamas and senior U.S. officials.

In this regard, Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani received a telephone call from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on 31/7/2024.

The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:

• The impact of the assassination on Emir Tamim’s standing
• The event's repercussions on Emir Tamim relations with Hamas and the U.S
• The telephone call between PM Sheikh Mohammad and Secretary Blinken

The note also highlights the outcome of Emir Tamim and PM Sheikh Mohammad’s meeting with British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs David Lammy and Secretary of State for Defense John Healey in Doha on 31/7/2024.