Today Counter Extremism Project (CEP) Chief Executive Officer Ambassador Mark
D. Wallace and CEP President Frances F. Townsend called on speakers at the
upcoming Doha Forum on December 10-11 to use that platform for good — and
publicly demand that Qatar and the Al-Thani Royal Family remand Hamas
leadership into U.S. or Israeli custody and ensure the safe return of all
remaining hostages.





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CEP CALLS ON DOHA FORUM SPEAKERS TO CALL OUT QATARI HOSTS


(New York, N.Y.) — Today Counter Extremism Project (CEP) Chief Executive
Officer Ambassador Mark D. Wallace and CEP President Frances F. Townsend called
on speakers at the upcoming Doha Forum on December 10-11 to use that platform
for good — and publicly demand that Qatar and the Al-Thani Royal Family remand
Hamas leadership into U.S. or Israeli custody and ensure the safe return of all
remaining hostages.



Ambassador Wallace and former U.S. Homeland Security Advisor Townsend stated:



“The Doha Forum is a thinly-veiled stage for Qatar to whitewash its horrific
record of support for terrorism by inviting a legion of high-profile
individuals from the fields of politics, business, academia and popular
culture. Their presence gives Qatar an entirely unwarranted veneer of
legitimacy while it continues to provide critical financial support and safe
haven for Hamas terrorists.



As Qatar’s true character becomes increasingly exposed following the October 7
atrocity committed by its friends in Hamas, it is notable that the Al-Thanis
failed to pick up any major cultural influencers for this year’s Doha Forum.
Last year’s event featured David Beckham and Malala Yousafzai.



But while DF 2023 will be less star-studded, it is shocking that the UN
Secretary-General in particular has decided to lend his support. Mr. Guterres
could and should leverage his profile to make a principled stand and shine a
light on his Qatari hosts on December 10.”



Behind its cozy branding as a space to discuss “global challenges and
solutions,” the Doha Forum is a well-funded vehicle for heavily anti-Israel and
pro-Iran talking-points. This year, for instance, will feature former PLO
Executive Committee member Hanan Ashwari, who recently referred to “the issue
of women being raped and children being beheaded” on October 7 as “all that
nonsense.” Also appearing is Adnan Tabatabei, one of the so-called “Iran
Experts Initiative” members tasked with promoting the Tehran regime abroad.
Even the Doha Youth Forum – the companion event that took place last month –
featured Norman Finkelstein, who has explicitly defended the actions of Hamas.



Qatar sends at least $360 to $480 million annually to Hamas. Qatar is also
home to Hamas leaderIsmail Haniyeh
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the October 7 massacre from his Doha office along with his predecessor,Khaled
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the blood of the 1,200 victims was still flowing, the Qatari Ministry of
Foreign Affairs stated that it held Israel “solely responsible for the ongoing
escalation due to its ongoing violations.” Since the attacks, Qatar has hosted
at least three meetings between Hamas leadership and its main terror sponsor,
the Islamic Republic of Iran, and continued its full-court propaganda press
against Israel.



With critical support from Qatar, Hamas has weaponized Gazans to be the cannon
fodder of extremism and Iran’s hegemonic ambitions. Qatar’s support of Hamas
does not distinguish in its violence and harm to Jews or Muslims.



The following Doha Forum speakers must take a principled stand and publicly
call on their Qatari hosts to immediately ensure the release of all remaining
hostages and remand the agents of October 7 into custody.

* Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General
* Martin Griffiths, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs
* Timothy Lenderking, U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen
* Niels Annen, Minister of State for Germany
* Borge Brende, President of World Economic Forum
* Dominic Grieve, Former Attorney-General of England & Wales
* Ambassador Paula Dobriansky, Vice-Chair of Atlantic Council Scowcroft
Center for Strategy and Security
* Brian Finlay, President of Stimson Center
* Ambassador Mark Green, CEO of Wilson Center
* Daniel Levy, President of U.S. Middle East Project President
* Charles Lister, Director of the Syria and Countering Terrorism & Extremism
at Middle East Institute
* Omar Shakir, Human Rights Watch Director for Israel and Palestine
* Thomas Juneau, University of Ottawa
To read The Times’ report on CEP’s call to boycott Qatar’s London hotels, click
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To read The Wall Street Journal’s report on UANI and CEP’s previous call to
action, please clickhere
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To read The Telegraph’s report citing CEP’s Chief Executive Officer Mark
Wallace’s call for a Qatari asset freeze until it surrenders Hamas leadership
to the U.S. and/or Israel, please clickhere
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To read The Washington Post’s report citing CEP CEO Mark Wallace on Qatar’s
role in harboring Hamas, please clickhere
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To read CEP’s report, Qatar: Extremism and Terrorism, please click here
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To read CEP’s HARBORS Campaign Report on Qatar, please click here
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