Qatar has recently agreed to expel Hamas from its country following a request from the US, marking the end of unsuccessful attempts to persuade the militant group to accept a ceasefire and release hostages in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The top leaders of Hamas have been residing in the Qatari capital of Doha.
Efforts to halt the war, a key focus for President Joe Biden, hit a roadblock as US officials informed Qatar to cease providing refuge to Hamas in their capital. Qatar complied with the request and notified Hamas about their expulsion about a week ago.
