Qatar has reportedly asked Hamas officials to leave the country following pressure from the US. The US has informed Qatar that it is no longer acceptable for Hamas to be present in Doha due to the group's rejection of recent ceasefire and hostage exchange proposals. Despite the US urging, three Hamas officials have denied that Qatar formally demanded they leave. Qatar has housed Hamas' political leaders since 2012 as part of an agreement to facilitate negotiations, but its role as a mediator has faced criticism from US lawmakers.