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Rubio says US, Qatar nearing defense agreement after Israeli attack on Doha

The agreement aims to strengthen Qatar's sovereignty and enhance U.S.-Qatar defense cooperation after Israel's attack on Hamas leaders, supporting Qatar's role as mediator in Gaza ceasefire talks.

  • The United States and Qatar are close to finalizing an enhanced defense cooperation agreement following Israel's attack on Hamas leaders in Doha, according to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
  • Rubio emphasized Qatar's role as a mediator in the Gaza conflict, stating, 'If any country in the world can help mediate it, Qatar is the one.'
  • The Israeli attack was condemned by Qatar, which affirmed its commitment to continue mediation efforts despite the aggression, described as 'cowardly and treacherous.'
  • Rubio indicated urgency in the situation, warning that the window for diplomacy with Hamas was narrowing.
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Israeli fighter jets launched ballistic missiles from the Red Sea in Qatar strike, official says

When Israel targeted Hamas leaders meeting in Qatar to consider a Gaza ceasefire proposal, Israeli fighter jets over the Red Sea launched ballistic missiles in the strike. That's according to a U.S. defense official who spoke to The Associated Press.…

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