Qatar: Hamas to remain in Doha if 'useful' for Gaza war mediation
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Qatar announced on Tuesday, April 23rd, that while its efforts to mediate in the Gaza war continue, Doha has no plans to close the Hamas office in Qatar. Earlier reports had suggested the possibility of Hamas leaders leaving Qatar. Majid al-Ansari, spokesperson for the Qatari Foreign Ministry, said in a press conference: “As we have […]

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