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Rubio Presses Netanyahu After Doha Strike as Qatar Convenes Arab‑Islamic Summit

U.S. unease over the Doha operation has not altered its close coordination with Israel.

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands, as they visit the Western Wall Tunnels, in Jerusalem's Old City, September 14, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/Pool
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Damage is seen after an Israeli strike targeted a compound that hosted Hamas' political leadership in Doha, Qatar, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell)

Overview

  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, voicing concern over Israel’s strike in Qatar but stressing unity on defeating Hamas and freeing hostages.
  • Qatar opened a high‑level Arab‑Islamic summit in Doha seeking measures to restrain Israel, with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian attending and Doha pledging to keep mediating.
  • Israel intensified bombing of Gaza City and leveled multiple high‑rise buildings as it prepares to seize the urban center, with new evacuation orders and rising civilian tolls reported.
  • The Doha attack targeting Hamas leaders during talks killed at least six people and has badly undercut ceasefire and hostage‑release negotiations, and the UN Human Rights Council set an urgent debate for Tuesday.
  • President Donald Trump expressed support for Qatar and displeasure at not being notified before the strike, while Rubio also raised Israeli plans on Gaza City and talk of West Bank annexation ahead of international statehood moves.