Overview

• Hamas's senior leaders have left Doha following Qatar's suspension of mediation in the Gaza ceasefire talks.
• Qatar's foreign ministry states the Hamas office in Doha remains open but non-functional without ongoing negotiations.
• Reports suggest Hamas leaders may be in Turkey, although both Hamas and Turkey deny a permanent relocation.
• The U.S. has pressured Qatar to expel Hamas, with American officials expressing concern over their presence in allied nations.
• Qatar's decision appears to reflect a strategic positioning amid changing U.S. administrations and ongoing regional tensions.