Hamas is reportedly considering relocating its political leadership from Qatar, where it has been based since 2012, to another country in the region, possibly Oman or another Gulf nation. This move comes amid increased pressure from the U.S. on Qatar to distance itself from the group, following Hamas's rejection of a recent hostage/ceasefire deal. Meanwhile, Qatar's Foreign Ministry has stated that as long as their mediation efforts in the Gaza conflict continue, there is no justification for ending Hamas's presence in Doha. However, reports from two Western diplomats and officials suggest that Qatar might consider expelling Hamas once the Gaza conflict concludes, due to the political and public relations burden.
#Qatar is considering throwing #HAMAS out once the war in Gaza is over, @TheTimes reports, relying on "two Western diplomats and officials familiar with the matter". The political/PR price of acting as mediator has apparently become oppressive in Doha. https://t.co/1VbLxYnBlF
The media representative of the Palestinian Islamic Movement Hamas said that the Hamas leadership does not intend to leave Qatar
Qatar said on April 23 that #Hamas's political leadership would stay in Doha as long as their presence remained beneficial to mediation efforts aimed at ending the war in #Gaza. https://t.co/GPO9m78JWX
Watch: Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari says that Hamas political leadership will stay in Doha as long as their presence remains “useful” to mediation efforts. #Qatar #Doha #Hamas #Israel Read more: https://t.co/EDzI7b6mt7 https://t.co/IvDAMBmMPY
Qatar says Hamas will remain in Doha as long as group remains ‘useful’ for mediation https://t.co/PazDixNkCT
🇵🇸🇶🇦Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman on reports that Hamas's political leadership is considering leaving Qatar: "As long as Qatar's mediation efforts continue, there is no justification for ending Hamas's presence in the country"
#Qatar says there is no justification to end the presence of an office for Palestinian militant group Hamas in Doha while its mediation efforts continued in the #Gaza war. https://t.co/W9HiQ65ozy
#BREAKING Qatar says there is no justification to end Hamas presence as long as it continues to mediate
Hamas Explores Moving Political Headquarters Out of Qatar - anyone want to take in a terrorist group?? #terrorism https://t.co/6KMjKf5e4g
Hamas’s political leadership is looking to move from its current base in Qatar, WSJ reports.
#Hamas is reportedly considering moving its base of operations out of #Qatar. Watch for details https://t.co/FonNNnIzWk
#HAMAS is reportedly in contact with "at least two countries" as it is considering moving its "political" leadership out of #Qatar. One of the States is #Oman. https://t.co/bjTpVYPlEr
Hamas is considering moving its political leadership headquarters outside of Qatar https://t.co/NBsD7tUuET
🇵🇸🇶🇦HAMAS LEADERS CONSIDER LEAVING QATAR After having lived in Doha since 2012, the leaders of Hamas have approached Oman and another Gulf nation to see if they can move there. Their move comes after the U.S began to apply more pressure on authorities in the country to get… https://t.co/QcldGJclO0
Hamas leaders are being pressured to leave Qatar after the terror rejected yet another hostage/ceasefire deal. Arab officials said that in recent days the terror group has contacted at least two countries in the region asking if they would be open to taking in Hamas leaders.…
🇵🇸🇶🇦🇴🇲⚡ Hamas have contacted two regional countries, including Oman, about the prospect of relocating their political base as they consider moving out of Qatar, according to Arab officials.