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Sec. Marco Rubio Affirms Relationships with Israel, Arab States in Meeting with PM Benjamin Netanyahu
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that eliminating Hamas is essential for peace and confirmed America's steadfast backing of Israel's ongoing military campaign.
- Marco Rubio met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday, pledging Washington's `unwavering support` and stating Hamas must be eliminated for peace.
- After the Doha strike, which killed at least five Hamas members, Qatar's leaders called for punishment of Israel and decried 'double standards,' complicating mediation efforts toward a ceasefire.
- Airstrikes overnight killed at least 14 people and hit a family tent that killed seven, while Gaza's Health Ministry reports at least 64,871 Palestinians have died in the offensive.
- Setting aside interim ceasefire calls, Netanyahu and Rubio said the only way to peace is the complete destruction of Hamas and the return of all 48 hostages, around 20 believed to be alive.
- Rubio plans to visit Qatar and then Britain after Monday's meeting, criticising some European countries and Canada for recognising a Palestinian state as counterproductive.
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Israel launches heavy Gaza bombardment after Rubio pledges US support
JERUSALEM, Sept 16 — Israel heavily bombarded Gaza City today, witnesses told AFP, after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new offensive there and its stated goal of eradicating Hamas.Rubio showed no daylight between himself and Netanyahu on a visit to Jerusalem yesterday, saying Israel could “count on our unwavering support” for its military push in the devastated Palestinian territory.Hours la…
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Heavy bombing in Gaza City after Rubio backs Israel
Israel heavily bombarded Gaza City on Tuesday, witnesses told AFP, after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new offensive there and its stated goal of eradicating Hamas.
The visit of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio came shortly after the United States disapproved of the Israeli strikes against Hamas' governing bodies in Doha.
During a visit to Jerusalem, Secretary of State Rubio reiterated that the only path to peace is destroying Hamas.
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