Hamas says ‘not received’ request to leave Qatar amid reports of Doha backing out of Gaza truce talks

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Qatar has stepped down as a primary mediator in efforts for a ceasefire and hostage exchange in Gaza, informing Hamas that its office in Doha “no longer serves its purpose,” according to a diplomatic source speaking with AFP on Saturday.

“The Qataris informed both the Israelis and Hamas that as long as there is a refusal to negotiate a deal in good faith, they cannot continue to mediate. As a consequence, the Hamas political office no longer serves its purpose,” the source said.

As per the AFP report, Qatar had already “notified both sides, Israel and Hamas as well as the US administration” about its decision.
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