The US is reportedly pressuring Qatar to expel Hamas from the country, a move that Hamas officials have denied. Qatar is an important US ally in the region and has played a significant role in political negotiations. The Qataris, along with the US and Egypt, have been involved in talks to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The latest round of talks failed to produce a deal, with Hamas calling for an end to the war and the withdrawal of Israeli troops. The reports of Hamas being forced to relocate are seen as an attempt by the outgoing Biden administration to achieve a peace deal before January.