Hamas‘ political office will keep Doha as its base as long as its presence is “useful and positive” in mediating efforts to end the war in Gaza, Qatari authorities announced today.
“As we have stated until now, as long as their presence in Doha is useful and positive for this mediation effort, they will remain in Doha,” Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Mazed al-Ansari said during a press conference.
For his part, its president Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that he does not believe that the Hamas will withdraw from Qatar, adding that he has no indication that Doha wants the organization to leave.
Turkey’s Erdogan says he does not believe Hamas will leave Qatar pic.twitter.com/JRA2AvdUnR
— Reuters (@Reuters) April 23, 2024
What Erdogan said about Qatar
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On his return from the Iraqthe president of Turkey was asked by reporters about the information published in the media according to which it is possible that Hamas will abandon its base in Catarrh or that she will be asked to leave Doha.
Erdogan said he has no indication that the Qatari leadership wants the organization to leave.
The Turkish president, who has called Hamas a “liberation movement,” met with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Istanbul over the weekend.
“The important thing is not where the leaders of Hamas are, but what is the situation in Gaza,” Erdogan said.
“Qatar’s honesty towards Hamas, its attitude towards it, has always been like a family member. In the next period, I do not believe at all that it is possible for them to change this attitude,” he added.
Qatar, which has hosted Hamas’ political office since 2012 with the blessing of the United States, has been playing the role of mediator in negotiations with Israel aimed at agreeing a cease-fire in Gaza.
However, these negotiations have reached an impasse and two warring sides are blaming each other, blaming each other.
Hamas leaders looking for new HQ outside of Qatar as pressure mounts for hostage deal: report pic.twitter.com/d5umMI3zuD
— New York Post (@nypost) April 20, 2024
Rumors of Hamas relocation
According to iefimerida, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdelrahman Al Thani said last week that Doha “will proceed with a comprehensive reassessment of its role as a mediator.”
There are reports that Hamas’s political leadership is considering abandoning Qatar as the organization’s base, as Doha comes under increasing pressure to exert its influence over Hamas in indirect negotiations with Israel.
Citing Arab officials, the Wall Street Journal reported that Hamas recently reached out to two countries in the region exploring the prospect of relocation. One of them is Oman.
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Hamas’ Political Office Remains in Doha Amidst Mediation Efforts
In a recent press conference, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Mazed al-Ansari announced that Hamas’ political office will continue to be based in Doha as long as its presence is “useful and positive” in mediating efforts to end the war in Gaza. This decision comes amidst ongoing negotiations between Hamas and Israel, with Qatar playing a crucial role as a mediator.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has also expressed his support for Hamas, stating that he does not believe the organization will withdraw from Qatar. Erdogan, who has called Hamas a “liberation movement,” met with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Istanbul and has hinted that Qatar’s stance towards Hamas will not change. “Qatar’s honesty towards Hamas, its attitude towards it, has always been like a family member,” Erdogan said.
Qatar has been hosting Hamas’ political office since 2012, with the blessing of the United States. The country has been actively involved in mediating negotiations between Hamas and Israel, aimed at agreeing on a cease-fire in Gaza. Despite the ongoing efforts, the negotiations have reached an impasse, with both sides blaming each other.
There have been reports that Hamas is considering relocating its base from Qatar due to increasing pressure from the international community to exert its influence over the organization. According to Arab officials, Hamas has reached out to two countries in the region, including Oman, to explore the possibility of relocation [[3]]. However, these rumors have been dismissed by Erdogan, who stated that he has no indication that Doha wants Hamas to leave.
The situation in Gaza remains tense, with both sides accusing each other of not doing enough to resolve the conflict. The Qatar-led mediation efforts have been instrumental in keeping the dialogue open between Hamas and Israel, and it remains to be seen whether these efforts will lead to a breakthrough in the negotiations.
In related news, Egypt and Qatar have been working together to mediate a cease-fire between Hamas and Israel [[1]]. The two countries have been engaging in diplomatic efforts to bring an end to the violence in Gaza, and their collaborative approach has been seen as a positive step towards resolving the conflict.
Hamas’ political office will remain in Doha as long as its presence is deemed “useful and positive” in mediating efforts to end the war in Gaza. Qatar’s continued support for Hamas and its role as a mediator in the negotiations will be crucial in bringing about a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
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[[1]]https://www.lemonde.fr/international/article/2024/05/06/le-hamas-dit-avoir-approuve-la-proposition-de-cessez-le-feu-presentee-par-l-egypte-et-le-qatar62319443210.html
[[2]]https://www.lefigaro.fr/international/guerre-hamas-israel-le-qatar-poursuit-ses-efforts-de-mediation-20240621
[[3]]https://www.liberation.fr/international/moyen-orient/hamas-israel-le-qatar-la-diplomatie-de-la-volte-face-20240220_CKRNG4WJWJHNVG2KPAYVA75YZE/
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Hamas’ Political Office Remains in Doha Amidst Mediation Efforts
The recent conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to a significant increase in diplomatic efforts to mediate a ceasefire in Gaza. Qatar, which has been playing a crucial role in these negotiations, has announced that Hamas’ political office will continue to be based in Doha as long as its presence is “useful and positive” for the mediation efforts.
What Erdogan said about Qatar
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed his doubts about Hamas leaving Qatar, stating that he has no indication that the Qatari leadership wants the organization to leave [[2]]. Erdogan, who has referred to Hamas as a “liberation movement,” met with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Istanbul over the weekend. He emphasized that the important thing is not where the leaders of Hamas are, but rather the situation in Gaza.
Rumors of Hamas relocation
Despite Erdogan’s optimism, there have been reports suggesting that Hamas is considering relocating its political office outside of Qatar [[3]]. According to a report by the New York Post, Hamas leaders are looking for a new headquarters outside of Qatar as pressure mounts for a hostage deal.
However, Qatari authorities have announced that the country will “proceed with a comprehensive reassessment of its role as a mediator” [[1]]. This reassessment is expected to have implications for Hamas’ presence in Doha, with some reports suggesting that Qatar may reconsider its hosting of the organization’s political office.
The role of Qatar in mediating the conflict
Qatar has been hosting Hamas’ political office since 2012, with the blessing of the United States. The country has played a crucial role in mediating negotiations between Israel and Hamas, aimed at agreeing on a ceasefire in Gaza. However, these negotiations have reached an impasse, with both sides blaming each other for the stalemate.
What does this mean for the future of the conflict?
The continued presence of Hamas’ political office in Doha is a crucial factor in the ongoing mediation efforts. As long as Qatar continues to host the office, it is likely that the country will remain involved in the negotiations. However, if Hamas were to relocate its office, it could have significant implications for the conflict and the role of Qatar as a mediator.
the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to increased diplomatic efforts to mediate a ceasefire. While Qatar has announced that Hamas’ political office will remain in Doha, rumors of relocation and reassessment of Qatar’s role as a mediator raise questions about the future of the conflict.
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