[Ynet News] Roni Sofer - According to a message recently relayed from Washington, Qatar and Oman may be willing to renew relations with Israel if it freezes construction in West Bank settlements. But as there has been no progress in talks with the U.S. regarding its demand to halt construction, Israeli officials say that no significant change in ties should be expected in the near future. Qatar had an Israeli delegation office until the Gaza operation seven months ago. Ties with Oman, that once included an embassy, were cut following the outbreak of the Second Intifada in 2000.
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