The United States has reportedly decided to no longer accept Hamas presence in Qatar, following allegations that the group has dismissed recent ceasefire proposals. Senior US officials revealed that Qatar had agreed to ask Hamas to close its political office in Doha. This marks a significant shift impacting US-Qatar relations, as Hamas has operated from Qatar since 2012 with US support. The move aims to pressure for a peace deal before the end of the Biden administration. Alternatives for Hamas’s political base may include Turkey or Iran, though risks remain under both scenarios.