How tiny Qatar hosts the leaders of Hamas without consequences

Qatar is host to most of the senior political leadership of Hamas — the rest are in Turkey. Western countries have mostly refrained from criticizing this state of affairs, although recent events may change that. Qatar has positioned itself as a mediator and go-between, making itself indispensable.

How tiny Qatar hosts the leaders of Hamas without consequences
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Qatar is host to most of the senior political leadership of Hamas — the rest are in Turkey. Western countries have mostly refrained from criticizing this state of affairs, although recent events may change that. Qatar has positioned itself as a mediator and go-between, making itself indispensable.