Qatar has warned it will expel Hamas leadership from its territory after the group refused to condemn recent Iranian attacks on Israel, according to Israeli journalist Amit Segal.
The ultimatum, reportedly delivered to U.S. officials, represents a significant shift in Doha's willingness to host the Palestinian militant organization that has maintained its political headquarters in the wealthy Gulf state since 2012. The move comes as regional powers navigate increasingly complex allegiances following Iran's military escalation against Israel.
Hamas leaders in Qatar, including senior figures who have participated in ceasefire negotiations, declined to issue public statements condemning Iran's missile and drone attacks launched earlier this week. The silence has been interpreted by Qatari officials as evidence of the group's alignment with Tehran over the interests of regional stability, according to sources familiar with the diplomatic exchanges.
In Israel, as across contested regions, security concerns and aspirations for normalcy exist in constant tension. The Qatari position reflects growing frustration among Gulf states with Hamas's strategic dependence on Iran, even as Qatar has served as a crucial mediator between Israel and the militant group throughout the Gaza conflict.
The threat raises immediate questions about where Hamas's exiled leadership could relocate if forced from Doha. Turkey remains the most likely alternative, though Ankara's relationship with Israel and the could complicate such a move. Other historical hosts, including and , are either hostile to the group or currently unstable.

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