Qatar agrees to kick Hamas out of Doha
3 days ago
- #Israel-Hamas War
- #Ceasefire Negotiations
- #Qatar-US Relations
- Qatar agreed to expel Hamas leaders from Doha following a US request.
- The US pressured Qatar to stop harboring Hamas, citing its terrorist activities and hostage-taking.
- Hamas dismissed reports of expulsion as 'baseless' and a 'pressure tactic'.
- Qatar has been a key mediator in ceasefire negotiations due to Hamas's presence in Doha.
- The final push for expulsion came after the death of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin and Hamas rejecting another ceasefire.
- Turkey is a possible relocation spot for Hamas leaders, but the US opposes this.
- Senior Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal, charged by the US, is believed to be in Qatar.
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Hamas earlier about expulsion risks if they didn't agree to a ceasefire.