Israel-Qatar Tensions Flare Over Qatar's Hamas Mediation Role
• Israel's economy minister does not trust Qatar to mediate with Hamas, accusing them of "funding terror".
• Qatar calls the accusations "lies and baseless", says it hosts Hamas at the request of Washington to establish communication lines.
• Qatar has played a key mediating role in recent Israel-Hamas talks and ceasefire negotiations.
• The talks have stalled over issues like return of displaced Gazans; Israel prefers Egypt as a mediator.
• The minister's comments seem to be his personal view; Israeli Foreign Ministry declined to comment.