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Qatar to Expel Hamas
Qatar expels Hamas following US pressure after failed ceasefire and hostage release negotiations.
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Joe BidenAntony BlinkenKhaled MeshaalHersh Goldberg-Polin
- Why did Qatar agree to expel Hamas?
- Following a US request, Qatar agreed to expel Hamas, whose top leaders reside in Doha. This decision came after failed attempts to secure a ceasefire and hostage release.
- What is unknown about the expulsion?
- It's unclear when Hamas operatives will be expelled or where they will go. Turkey is a potential destination, but the US is unlikely to approve due to similar concerns as with Qatar.
- What warning did Secretary Blinken issue to Qatar?
- Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Qatar over the summer that Hamas risked expulsion from Doha if they didn't agree to a ceasefire.
- What role did the US play in the expulsion decision?
- The US urged Qatar to use the threat of expulsion to leverage negotiations with Hamas. The final push came after the death of an American-Israeli hostage and Hamas' rejection of a ceasefire.
- What recent legal action has been taken against Hamas leaders?
- Earlier this year, the US Department of Justice indicted several top Hamas leaders for the October 7 attack in Israel. At least one of these, Khaled Meshaal, is believed to be in Qatar.