A Palestinian official says they are keeping their locations secret to avoid embarrassing host states.

Qatar spent months mediating indirect negotiations in the Gaza war between Hamas and Israel. At the beginning of November, however, the emirate said it had suspended its efforts due to a lack of prospects of success.

Qatar's foreign ministry clarified that the Hamas political office in Doha has not been closed permanently. The statement comes amid reports suggesting otherwise. Qatari spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari stated that while the Hamas negotiating team leaders are not currently in Doha,