A report by Amichai Stein of Kann News says that Hamas leaders are being pressured to relocate from their 5 star cushy hotels in Qatar to a less elegant surroundings in Iraq due to increased pressure from Doha and the US for more flexibility in Gaza ceasefire talks, according to reports.

The Iraqi government approved the move last month, with Iran set to protect Hamas leaders, their offices, and personnel in Baghdad.

Discussions have taken place between Ismail Haniyeh and senior Iraqi and Iranian officials.