US EditionRubio says Qatar strike 'not going to change' US-Israel ties
Marco Rubio's visit aims to balance regional interests amid Israel's strike on Hamas in Qatar and West Bank settlement expansions ahead of UN Palestinian statehood talks.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Israel to reinforce U.S.-Israel alignment on Gaza, hostage returns, and counter efforts for Palestinian statehood recognition, according to State Department deputy spokesman Tommy Pigott.
- Rubio's visit follows Israel's airstrike on Hamas leaders in Qatar and the expansion of settlements in the West Bank, which has raised regional tensions and drawn condemnation from Arab allies, including the UAE.
- Rubio confirmed that U.S. officials are not pleased with the airstrikes but emphasized that it will not change U.S.-Israel relations, stating it is essential to discuss impacts on truce efforts.
- The visit aims to balance U.S. support for Israel while addressing the diplomatic fallout from this incident, particularly with Gulf states and upcoming U.N. discussions on Palestinian statehood.
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US partners in the Middle East condemn Israel's attack in Qatar. Washington is not happy either. Foreign Minister Rubio wants to talk about the next steps in Israel.
US partners in the Middle East condemn Israel's attack in Qatar. Washington is not happy either. Foreign Minister Rubio wants to talk about the next steps in Israel.
Rubio heads to Israel amid tensions in West Asia over Qatar strike
US President Donald Trump's top diplomat, Marco Rubio headed to Israel on Saturday, amid tensions with fellow Us allies in the Middle East over Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar and expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Qatar strike 'not going to change' US-Israel ties
WASHINGTON: The United States is "not happy" about Israeli strikes targeting Hamas in Qatar, but the attack will not change Washington's allied status with Israel, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday as he departed for the region. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
Rubio arriving in Israel: Qatar attack 'not going to change relationship'
Trump's secretary of state is returning to Israel, in the wake of the failed attack on Hamas leaders in Doha and Trump's criticism of the move; On eve of visit, he said dispute will not change US support for Israel; 'We are going to talk about it and the impact it will have'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Israel's attack on Hamas members in Qatar does not affect Washington's relationship with Tel Aviv.
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