JERUSALEM (Reuters) - An Israeli official who has coordinated with the Gulf Arab state of Qatar on aid to the Palestinians credited it on Friday with trying to prevent the funds reaching Hamas, but accused it of still "flirting" with the Islamic armed group.
Under embargo by four U.S.-allied Arab powers, Qatar has publicised its low-key contacts with Israel in an apparent bid to find favour with Washington and weaken U.S. President Donald Trump's apparent sympathy for the boycott. The Qataris have also courted several American Jewish leaders deemed close to Israel.
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