Overview

• U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel and said the Qatar strike will be discussed but will not change the nature of the U.S.-Israel relationship.
• Israel’s unprecedented strike in Doha targeted senior Hamas figures and drew regional condemnation, including criticism from Qatar’s prime minister.
• President Donald Trump was reported as displeased by the Qatar operation, even as his administration continues to back Israel.
• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu argued that removing Hamas leaders in Qatar is key to freeing hostages, while Israeli hostage families accused him of sabotaging potential agreements.
• Israel reported more than 250,000 people leaving Gaza City after intensified bombardment, Gaza Civil Defence cited about 68,000 evacuations, and the UN has declared famine conditions in the territory.