Despite officials denying the report, an Israeli and a senator told JI that two Hamas officials had already left Qatar.Senators. Ted Budd (R-NC), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) said in a joint statement that it was “disappointing that Turkey has welcomed Hamas leaders with open arms following Qatar’s eviction of these terrorists.

Some of the remaining Hamas leaders in Gaza may move to Turkey, two Israeli sources told Jewish Insider this week, days after Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar was in Ankara. In addition, at least two senior Hamas officials have left Qatar for Turkey,

More than three dozen Democratic and Republican lawmakers are calling on the Biden administration to offer a classified briefing on Turkey’s support for Hamas, raising concerns that the U.S.-designated terrorist group may relocate its headquarters to the NATO-allied country.

The militant group said the female hostage died after the area was struck by Israel Defence Forces. The Israeli military is yet to comment on the claims.