Is Washington Doing Enough To Pressure Arab Allies Over Hamas?

Even as the president publicly berates Israel to offer more assistance to Gaza civilians, Washington is yet to exert its considerable leverage over Qatar for hastening the release of hostages that include more than a dozen Americans.

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An Israeli military convoy enters the Palestinian refugee camp at Jenin, the West Bank, November 9, 2023. AP/Majdi Mohammed

As Hamas intensifies its cynical ploy of using the hostages it holds to further its war goals, diplomatic negotiations at Cairo and Doha are moving into high gear. Yet, is Washington doing enough to lean on Arab allies?

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