- Marco Rubio met Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, pledging unwavering US support for Israel's war in Gaza.
- The meeting followed international outrage over Israeli strikes on Hamas leaders in Qatar, with Rubio stating Hamas must cease to exist.
- Rubio also asserted that moves to recognise Palestine would not bring closer a Palestinian state.
- President Trump conveyed his disquiet regarding the attacks on Qatar, though Rubio affirmed the strong US-Israel relationship would not change.
- The visit took place amidst continued Israeli bombardment of Gaza and international accusations of war crimes against Israel.
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