Congresswoman Tenney Calls for Extradition of Hamas Leaders Sheltered in Qatar

Washington, DC– Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today sent a letter to the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim ibn Hamad Al Thani, calling for him to extradite the leaders of Hamas and any other terrorist groups sheltered in Qatar. 

Tenney’s letter recognizes the special relationship the United States and Qatar have as a direct result of our economic and military ties and encourages the Emir to extradite Hamas’s leaders swiftly so they may be brought to justice for the crimes they have committed. 

"In this time of peril and distress in the Middle East, Qatar and the United States must work together to combat terrorism and hold those responsible for terrorism accountable," said Congresswoman Tenney. "Today, I sent a letter to Sheikh Tamim thanking him for Qatar's continued partnership and calling for him to extradite the leaders of Hamas and other terrorist organizations being harbored in Qatar. Much like how we worked together to combat al-Qaeda and ISIS, our countries must strengthen our ties and work together to combat the terrorist organizations threatening global stability."  

Read the full text of the letter here. 

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