Israel Visit by Rubio Amidst Qatar and Gaza Developments

Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, is in Israel as Muslim nations convene in Qatar. He met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Rubio’s visit follows actions taken and is connected to the ongoing efforts to resolve the situation in Gaza. He emphasized the strong relationship between the US and Israel. His priorities include the return of hostages and humanitarian aid. Prime Minister Netanyahu is holding a meeting on the issue of hostages in Gaza. Rubio will be meeting with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and President Isaac Herzog. A Doha-based summit is also taking place.