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Qatar-funded experts tell hostages’ relatives not to criticize Doha
A source who advised hostages' families said that the Richardson Center told them that ‘pressure on Qatar would be counterproductive because Qatar holds all the leverage.’
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Hadas Kalderon (C) and families of hostages march to a rally outside Israel Defense Forces headquarters on December 16, 2023, in the Kirya area of Tel Aviv, Israel.
The Richardson Center for Global Engagement, which receives substantial funding from the Government of Qatar, advised the families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza not to criticize the Gulf state, which is a major financial backer of...