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What did Marco Rubio do in Qatar?

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Marco Rubio visited Doha, Qatar, to hold talks with the Emir and Prime Minister after an Israeli attempt to assassinate Hamas negotiators in the Qatari capital. He discussed enhancing US-Qatar security cooperation and indicated an enhanced defense agreement was near. Rubio's visit aimed at damage control and supporting Qatar's mediation efforts amid strained US-Qatar relations.

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Marco Rubio visits Doha, holds talks with Emir and PM

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  • Marco Rubio met with Qatar's Emir and Prime Minister after arriving from Israel. 8s
  • Qatar condemned an Israeli strike targeting Hamas negotiators in Doha as a violation of sovereignty. 33s
  • The attack killed several Hamas members and a Qatari security officer, straining Qatar-US relations. 40s
  • Rubio discussed enhanced defence cooperation and a possible new agreement with Qatar. 1m 46s
  • An emergency summit in Doha saw Arab and Muslim countries demand action against Israel. 2m 46s
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Marco Rubio visits Doha, holds talks with Emir and PM
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Al Jazeera
8 hours ago
Marco Rubio visits Doha, holds talks with Emir and PM

Rubio met with Qatar's Prime Minister and Emir, discussing the serious situation after Israel's assassination attempt on Hamas negotiators in Doha.

Marco Rubio visits Doha, holds talks with Emir and PM
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Al Jazeera
8 hours ago
Marco Rubio visits Doha, holds talks with Emir and PM

Rubio and the Emir discussed enhancing security cooperation, and Rubio said the US and Qatar were close to signing an enhanced defense cooperation agreement.

Marco Rubio visits Doha, holds talks with Emir and PM
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Al Jazeera
8 hours ago
Marco Rubio visits Doha, holds talks with Emir and PM

Rubio's visit is described as damage control after the Israeli attack in Doha strained relations between Qatar and the US.

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