Will Qatar withdrawal from the Gaza mediation file allow Turkiye to play a greater role?

On 15 April, Congressman Steny Hoyer issued a statement on his official website that included many inaccuracies about Hamas, Israel and the role played by Qatar in the crisis. In his statement, the Congressman threatened Doha that the US would reconsider the nature of its relationship with Qatar if it does not secure a satisfactory outcome for Israel, saying “If Qatar fails to apply this pressure (on Hamas) the United States must revaluate its relationship with Qatar.” The Qatari embassy in Washington responded to the US Congressman’s statements, noting its surprise at his use of threatening language, explaining that the outcome of the negotiation rests with the two parties involved, reminding him of the nature of the Qatari-American relationship, as […]