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Hamas Shifts Leadership Base From Qatar to Turkey Amid Internal Elections
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 10, 2026
What happened
Hamas has moved much of its leadership from Qatar to Turkey, holding internal elections in Istanbul amid US and Israeli pressure on Qatar to expel Hamas officials.
- 01Hamas relocated key leadership from Qatar to Turkey in recent months.
- 02Internal elections for Hamas political bureau head took place in Istanbul in May.
- 03Elections ended without a decision; further voting to occur in Gaza and West Bank.
- 04Most senior Hamas officials now reside in Turkey, holding all major meetings there.
- 05Move aims to ease Qatar's position amid US and Israeli pressure to expel Hamas leaders.
- 06Hamas denies dispute with Qatar, citing strategic and diplomatic reasons.
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SrugimRight · HebrewJul 10, 2026
Hamas Shifts Leadership Base From Qatar to Turkey Amid Internal Elections
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Hamas Moves Main Operations from Doha to Turkey Amid Regional Pressures
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