Hamas moving its headquarters to Iraq

 ISW:

Qatar instructed Hamas’ political leadership to relocate from Doha, according to US officials and Israeli media.[1] The Qatar-based members of the Hamas Political Bureau would in this case need to find a new base of operations, which could be Iraq. The United States reportedly pressured Qatar to expel Hamas’ political leadership after the group rejected the latest ceasefire-hostage agreement proposed by international mediators.[2] Emirati media reported in June 2024 that Hamas was considering moving its headquarters to Iraq.[3] Hamas later established its first political office in Baghdad at some point in Summer 2024.[4]

Hamas political leadership moving to Iraq would be consistent with the growing importance of Iraq in Iranian strategy in the Middle East, as the IDF has degraded Hamas and Lebanese Hezbollah. Members of Iran’s Axis of Resistance have increasingly used Iraq as a center for coordination and cooperation in recent months.[5] Iran and the Axis of Resistance, as they reevaluate their regional approach, could place greater emphasis on building their strength in Iraq and Syria to compensate for the losses in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. Iran’s proximity to and over two decades of developing proxy and partner militias in Iraq make it an appealing non-Iranian base of operations for the Axis of Resistance.
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Hamas is unlikely to be much safer in Iraq.  The Israeli air force will still be in close range should it decide to attack.  Iraq is still recovering from the US attacks on its military.  I would expect more Israeli attacks on Iran if that country continues its irrational attacks on Israel.

See also:

The Trump Effect: Qatar Sends a Message to Remaining Hamas Leaders

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