What’s Really Going on Behind the Netanyahu-Rubio Meeting?
Latest updates on the high-stakes meeting between PM Netanyahu and US Secretary Rubio in Jerusalem, focusing on diplomatic tensions following Israel's recent strike in Qatar.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is hosting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for a high-stakes meeting in Jerusalem today, with discussions expected to focus on a recent Israeli strike on Hamas assets in Qatar. The three-hour meeting is taking place amid diplomatic strain between the two countries.
Displeasure Over Qatar Strike
The talks come as the United States has expressed displeasure with Netanyahu's recent decision to order a military strike on Hamas within Qatari territory. The issue is anticipated to be at the top of the agenda for the planned three-hour discussion, highlighting the gravity of the disagreement.
While no official information on the meeting's substance has been released, the two leaders are expected to deliver statements to the press following the conclusion of the talks.
Photos Emerge from Meeting
Netanyahu's office released a series of photos of the meeting, showing the prime minister and the US Secretary of State smiling and relaxed in Netanyahu's office. The images were sent without accompanying statements or details about the ongoing discussion.