Qatar Halts Mediation, Pressured to Expel Hamas Leaders
TL;DR
The US has urged Qatar to expel Hamas' political leaders from Doha after the group rejected a deal to release Israeli hostages, a move Qatar has reportedly agreed to. This demand follows failed negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release after Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. Qatar, a key US ally, has hosted Hamas leaders since 2012 and has been involved in mediation efforts. US lawmakers are also pressing for Qatar to freeze Hamas' assets and hand over its leaders.
Topics:nationinternational-relations#hamas#hostage-negotiations#international-relations#middle-east-politics#terrorism#us-qatar-relations
- US tells Qatar to kick Hamas out of the country after terror group rejects hostage deal New York Post
- Qatar to pause Gaza ceasefire mediation, source says Reuters
- Qatar confirms it's halting mediator role, claims reports on Hamas office closure are 'inaccurate' The Times of Israel
- Qatar halts Israel-Gaza ceasefire mediation over lack of ‘good faith’ The Guardian
- Qatar Tells Hamas Leaders To Leave The Wall Street Journal
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