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Qatar has taken steps to expel Hamas’ political leadership from Doha following a request to do so from the U.S. after the group rejected the most recent proposal for a short-term cease-fire in Gaza in exchange for the release of several hostages, according to multiple Biden administration officials familiar with the matter.

"Its leaders should no longer be welcome in the capitals of any American partner. We made that clear to Qatar following Hamas’s rejection weeks ago of another hostage release proposal," a senior administration official. “Their continued presence in Doha is no longer viable or acceptable.”

Accordingly, Qatar is also taking a step back from its mediator role, the Qatari Foreign Ministry announced today. But a U.S. official said that the country could reengage with Hamas if it was deemed potentially productive and that Egypt will continue to interface with members of the group as negotiators attempt to push various proposals forward. But, the odds of any agreement coming together in the near future appear very slim.

Since the attacks of Oct. 7, the Biden administration has repeatedly said countries cannot continue “business as usual” with Hamas --but delayed pressuring Qatar to shut down Hamas’ political office in Doha to facilitate cease-fire talks.

Hamas was given notice by Qatar roughly 10 days ago, an official added, but no timeline has been set for the group’s departure or any next steps. Whether Qatar will follow through and evict Hamas leaders remains unclear.

A spokesperson from the Qatari Foreign Ministry said Saturday that media reports on the matter -- which align with the White House’s version of events -- were "inaccurate" without specifying which details he was objecting to or correcting the record.

-ABC News' Shannon Crawford and Molly Nagle

Eleven trucks of food, water and medical aid have entered the besieged areas of Jabalia and Beit Hanoun in North Gaza, 40 days since the last food and water was allowed to enter the areas under evacuation orders, according to the Israel Defense Forces. Palestinian officials have not yet confirmed the delivery.

The Kissufim crossing was reopened for the first time since Israel's 2005 departure from the Gaza strip, the IDF announced. This has been a key demand of the United Nations and humanitarian aid groups, as the crossing sits between Khan Younis and Deir al-Balah in central Gaza, and allows for a shorter driving time to reach the areas where most people are sheltering.

These announcements come as the U.S. State Department's 30 day deadline for improving the humanitarian aid situation in Gaza approaches. Last week, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller noted that Israel had not met the benchmarks -- outlined in a letter sent to Israeli officials -- to the State Department's satisfaction yet.

One key issue he pointed to was setting up a new channel with Israel where the U.S. could raise and discuss civilian harm incidents. This channel has not yet been established but that he hopes a first meeting can be set up "in a week or two," Miller said.

The Israel Defense Forces conducted a raid at the Shuhaybar School in northern Gaza's Al-Shati refugee camp on Thursday killing at least 30 people. The school houses displaced people.

The IDF has not yet commented on the raid.

-ABC News' Will Gretsky

Five United Nations peacekeepers were injured on Thursday after a convoy headed for south Lebanon was badly damaged by an Israeli strike.

"Five peacekeepers were lightly injured and treated by the Lebanese Red Cross on the spot. They will continue to their posts. The Lebanese Army also confirmed three of its soldiers at the nearby checkpoint were injured. We remind all actors of their obligation to avoid actions putting peacekeepers or civilians in danger. Differences should be resolved at the negotiating table, not through violence," UNIFIL said in a statement.