This bill directs the Secretary of State to review Qatar's designation as a major non-NATO ally within 90 days and report back to Congress. The review focuses on Qatar's hosting of Hamas leaders, its relationship with the terrorist organization, and whether Qatar has adequately pressured Hamas to release American hostages held in Gaza. The Secretary of State must certify whether it remains in U.S. national interest to maintain Qatar's special status, whether Qatar has used leverage over Hamas to free hostages, whether Qatar supports terrorism, and whether it has expelled or extradited Hamas leaders currently residing in Doha. If the Secretary cannot certify these points affirmatively, the President must immediately terminate Qatar's major non-NATO ally designation and cannot restore it without congressional certification. The bill essentially ties Qatar's privileged military and diplomatic status to its actions regarding Hamas and American hostages.
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