The United States requested Qatar to expel Hamas after the group rejected a hostage release proposal, leading Qatar to tell Hamas to leave the country. Qatar, along with Egypt, has been facilitating negotiations between Israel and Hamas over a cease-fire and hostage deal in Gaza, but Hamas’ repeated refusal to release hostages led to the expulsion request from the US. The Biden administration officials are concerned that Hamas may relocate to Iran or Turkey following their expulsion from Qatar.
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Turkey breathes easier as Iran-Israel truce eases fallout risk
As Turkey intensifies its diplomatic efforts to mitigate the fragile Iran-Israel truce, President Erdogan engages in discussions with US President Trump and regional leaders, but faces skepticism as a mediator. Concerns about potential chaos in Iran, economic implications from rising energy prices, and the impact on Turkey's conflict with the PKK underscore Ankara's precarious position in the evolving regional landscape. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: As a fragile peace between Iran and Israel...
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