"Push for Revoking Qatar's Non-NATO Ally Status Over Hamas Support"
TL;DR
Senator Ted Budd is pushing for a vote to strip Qatar of its non-NATO ally status due to its close ties with Hamas, citing the country's failure to secure a hostage deal between Hamas and Israel. The measure, backed by other senators, would force the Biden administration to certify that Qatar is using all leverage to secure the release of hostages and not supporting terrorism. However, Senator Chris Murphy objected to the motion, calling Qatar America's "best partner in the region," and the legislation is currently on hold.
- Sen. Budd to Force Vote on Measure to Strip Qatar of Non-NATO Ally Status Washington Free Beacon
- Intel report: Qatar’s funding, policies led directly to Oct. 7; it shouldn’t be key mediator The Times of Israel
- Senate Republicans push bill that could revoke Qatar's major non-NATO ally status Yahoo! Voices
- Israel Minister Says Qatar Is Deceitful as Broker For Hamas Bloomberg
- Time for Qatar to change after failing to stop Hamas's attacks The Jerusalem Post
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