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Why is Rubio in Israel?

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Marco Rubio is in Israel to address the fallout from an Israeli airstrike in Qatar targeting Hamas, manage diplomatic tensions, push for renewed Gaza ceasefire talks, and reaffirm U.S. support for Israel while seeking the release of hostages and discussing humanitarian aid.

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Rubio in Israel as fallout from IDF strike on Qatar continues

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  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Israel to show support amid diplomatic isolation.
  • Rubio stands with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, reinforcing the Israeli-American alliance. 24s
  • An Israeli airstrike in Qatar targeting Hamas killed several aides and a Qatari guard, sparking international criticism. 39s
  • Qatar's prime minister condemns the strike as state terrorism and calls for international action. 59s
  • Israel intensifies its offensive in Gaza City, leading to mass displacement of civilians. 1m 11s
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Rubio in Israel as fallout from IDF strike on Qatar continues
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CBS America
5 hours ago
Rubio in Israel as fallout from IDF strike on Qatar continues

Rubio is visiting to show support for Israel amid diplomatic isolation after the Qatar airstrike, and is expected to meet hostage families and reaffirm U.S. commitment to their return.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Israel for talks
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CBC News
5 hours ago
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Israel for talks

Rubio's visit follows Israel's strike on Qatar and aims to balance U.S. criticism of the attack with continued support for Israel, while working to restart negotiations and secure hostage releases.

Marco Rubio visits Israel to push for Gaza ceasefire talks
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France 24
13 hours ago
Marco Rubio visits Israel to push for Gaza ceasefire talks

Rubio arrived in Tel Aviv to smooth over relations after the Israeli strike in Qatar, advocate for renewed Gaza truce talks, and address diplomatic tensions.

Marco Rubio in Israel as U.S. downplays fallout from Qatar strike
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Al Jazeera
19 hours ago
Marco Rubio in Israel as U.S. downplays fallout from Qatar strike

Rubio is in Israel to discuss the Israeli attack on Qatar and its impact on negotiations to end the war in Gaza, focusing on hostages, humanitarian aid, and the threat from Hamas.

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