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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Dozens feared dead in Gaza after Israeli strikes
Dozens of people were killed or missing in Gaza after Israeli strikes, including one near Kamal Adwan hospital and another in Gaza City, with a total death toll of 43,985. Israel is also fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon following Hamas's attack, with the US seeking a truce in the region. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem threatens to strike Tel Aviv, while Israel intensifies strikes in Syria and Lebanon, with 52 soldiers killed in ground operations. Full Article
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