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Hamas Shifts Leadership Base From Qatar to Turkey Amid Internal Elections
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 2 hours ago
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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 · Hebrew27 minutes ago
Hamas Shifts Leadership Base From Qatar to Turkey Amid Internal Elections
Now 14Right · Hebrew43 minutes ago
Hamas Moves Main Operations from Doha to Turkey Amid Regional Pressures
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