US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday that US officials are getting inputs of a possible UN resolution or international agreement to authorize a multinational force in Gaza and will discuss the issue in Qatar on Sunday. “Many of the countries that have expressed an interest in participating at some level, whether it be monetary or personnel or both, are going to need that (a UN resolution or international agreement) because their domestic laws require it,” Rubio told reporters while travelling on his plane between Israel and Qatar en route to Asia. “So we have a whole team working on that outline of it.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said Rubio spoke by telephone with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier in the day.Pigott said that during the call, the two leaders discussed “our collective effort to implement President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Conflict in Gaza,” and “affirmed the strategic relationship between the US and Israel.”&nbsp;<h2>Netanyahu approved entry of Egyptian team into Gaza to search for hostages’ bodies</h2>&nbsp;Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu personally approved the entry of the Egyptian team of experts that entered the Gaza Strip with several engineering vehicles to assist with locating the bodies, the Prime Minister’s Office told The Times of Israel.“It is a technical team. They are going in only to locate the slain hostages,” the PMO said.&nbsp;Both Israel and Hamas have given information about the location of slain hostages to the Egyptians to guide their search, said a Channel 12 report.&nbsp;Meanwhile, reports said that Israel knows for certain that Hamas could hand over more bodies of slain hostages but is deciding not to and is also holding back information about their location. Israel also expects Hamas to return two more bodies on Sunday, reported Channel 12.Israeli sources shared that they expect Hamas to return two more bodies on Sunday after pressure from the mediators, who have reportedly told the terror group that US President Donald Trump is close to declaring that Hamas is responsible for the collapse of the ceasefire.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu personally approved the entry of the Egyptian team of experts that entered the Gaza Strip with several engineering vehicles to assist with locating the bodies, the Prime Minister’s Office said.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday that US officials are getting inputs of a possible UN resolution or international agreement to authorize a multinational force in Gaza and will discuss the issue in Qatar on Sunday. “Many of the countries that have expressed an interest in participating at some level, whether it be monetary or personnel or both, are going to need that (a UN resolution or international agreement) because their domestic laws require it,” Rubio told reporters while travelling on his plane between Israel and Qatar en route to Asia. “So we have a whole team working on that outline of it.” Meanwhile, State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said Rubio spoke by telephone with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier in the day. Pigott said that during the call, the two leaders discussed “our collective effort to implement President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Conflict in Gaza,” and “affirmed the strategic relationship between the US and Israel.” Netanyahu approved entry of Egyptian team into Gaza to search for hostages’ bodies Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu personally approved the entry of the Egyptian team of experts that entered the Gaza Strip with several engineering vehicles to assist with locating the bodies, the Prime Minister’s Office told The Times of Israel. “It is a technical team. They are going in only to locate the slain hostages,” the PMO said. Both Israel and Hamas have given information about the location of slain hostages to the Egyptians to guide their search, said a Channel 12 report. Meanwhile, reports said that Israel knows for certain that Hamas could hand over more bodies of slain hostages but is deciding not to and is also holding back information about their location. Israel also expects Hamas to return two more bodies on Sunday, reported Channel 12. Israeli sources shared that they expect Hamas to return two more bodies on Sunday after pressure from the mediators, who have reportedly told the terror group that US President Donald Trump is close to declaring that Hamas is responsible for the collapse of the ceasefire.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu personally approved the entry of the Egyptian team of experts that entered the Gaza Strip with several engineering vehicles to assist with locating the bodies, the Prime Minister’s Office said.

US ‘working on outline’ of UN resolution authorizing Gaza peacekeeping force: Rubio

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Qatar on Tuesday (Sep 16) from Israel, where he reaffirmed 'unwavering support' to PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said that Rubio met with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and discussed defence cooperation. He highlighted that the Israeli attack on its soil is a major reason why a defence agreement needs to be renewed. Earlier, Rubio urged Qatar to continue to play a constructive role in resolving the Gaza conflict. The timing of the visit by US President Donald Trump's number two came days after Israel attacked America's close ally Qatar in the name of targeting Hamas. Rubio has now departed from Doha to London.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-mossad-refuse-to-execute-netanyahu-s-plan-to-eliminate-hamas-leaders-in-qatar-here-s-what-report-claims-1757852714389">Did Mossad refuse to execute Netanyahu’s plan to eliminate Hamas leaders in Qatar? Here’s what report claims</a>&nbsp;"This (Israeli) attack, of course, expedites the need for a renewed strategic defence agreement between us and the United States. It's not something new per se, but certainly expedited," Al Ansari said in a briefing after Rubio's visit. This comes after US President Donald Trump insisted that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would not strike Qatar again. "He won't be hitting in Qatar," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/jerusalem-netanyahu-declares-u-s-israel-alliance-at-its-strongest-during-rubio-s-visit-1757869506659">Jerusalem: Netanyahu Declares U.S.-Israel Alliance at Its Strongest During Rubio's Visit</a>&nbsp;Before his arrival, Rubio said that Qatar and the United States are on the verge of finalising an enhanced defence cooperation agreement. Rubio's visit to Qatar came at a time when the global community is with Doha against the Israeli attack on its soil, and the US is facing widespread criticism for favouring Netanyahu. "We have a close partnership with the Qataris. In fact, we have an enhanced defence cooperation agreement, which we've been working on, we're on the verge of finalising," Rubio said while departing Tel Aviv for Doha.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/qatar-strike-failed-netanyahu-shares-big-update-with-rubio-calls-trump-greatest-friend-of-israel-1757939112625">Qatar strike failed? Netanyahu shares BIG update with Rubio, calls Trump 'greatest friend' of Israel</a><h2>Rubio in Israel after Israeli attack in Doha</h2>&nbsp;Rubio addressed a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Sep 15). In his address, he promised 'unwavering support' to Israel for its Gaza plans, even as it has faced criticism from the global community. The Israeli PM said that Rubio's visit is a 'clear message' to all, showing that America stands with Israel. The two officials had a three-hour meeting at Netanyahu’s West Jerusalem office, after which they held a joint news conference. Towing the same line as Israel, Rubio said that the decision of the Western nations to recognise a Palestinian state will only embolden Hamas, as it is simply a “symbolic” move. On Gaza, Rubio repeated the Israeli narrative and said that Hamas should not exist as an armed element because it “threatens peace and security in the region.” About tensions with Iran, Rubio reaffirmed that the US will maintain "maximum pressure" on Iran to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon, following the six-day war in June.&nbsp;

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Qatar after reaffirming support for Israel in Tel Aviv. He met Qatari leaders to finalise a renewed defence deal amid tensions following Israel's attack on Qatari soil. The US faces backlash for backing Israel in Gaza conflict.

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Qatar on Tuesday (Sep 16) from Israel, where he reaffirmed 'unwavering support' to PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said that Rubio met with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and discussed defence cooperation. He highlighted that the Israeli attack on its soil is a major reason why a defence agreement needs to be renewed. Earlier, Rubio urged Qatar to continue to play a constructive role in resolving the Gaza conflict. The timing of the visit by US President Donald Trump's number two came days after Israel attacked America's close ally Qatar in the name of targeting Hamas. Rubio has now departed from Doha to London. Read More | Did Mossad refuse to execute Netanyahu’s plan to eliminate Hamas leaders in Qatar? Here’s what report claims "This (Israeli) attack, of course, expedites the need for a renewed strategic defence agreement between us and the United States. It's not something new per se, but certainly expedited," Al Ansari said in a briefing after Rubio's visit. This comes after US President Donald Trump insisted that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would not strike Qatar again. "He won't be hitting in Qatar," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. Read More | Jerusalem: Netanyahu Declares U.S.-Israel Alliance at Its Strongest During Rubio's Visit Before his arrival, Rubio said that Qatar and the United States are on the verge of finalising an enhanced defence cooperation agreement. Rubio's visit to Qatar came at a time when the global community is with Doha against the Israeli attack on its soil, and the US is facing widespread criticism for favouring Netanyahu. "We have a close partnership with the Qataris. In fact, we have an enhanced defence cooperation agreement, which we've been working on, we're on the verge of finalising," Rubio said while departing Tel Aviv for Doha. Read More | Qatar strike failed? Netanyahu shares BIG update with Rubio, calls Trump 'greatest friend' of Israel Rubio in Israel after Israeli attack in Doha Rubio addressed a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Sep 15). In his address, he promised 'unwavering support' to Israel for its Gaza plans, even as it has faced criticism from the global community. The Israeli PM said that Rubio's visit is a 'clear message' to all, showing that America stands with Israel. The two officials had a three-hour meeting at Netanyahu’s West Jerusalem office, after which they held a joint news conference. Towing the same line as Israel, Rubio said that the decision of the Western nations to recognise a Palestinian state will only embolden Hamas, as it is simply a “symbolic” move. On Gaza, Rubio repeated the Israeli narrative and said that Hamas should not exist as an armed element because it “threatens peace and security in the region.” About tensions with Iran, Rubio reaffirmed that the US will maintain "maximum pressure" on Iran to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon, following the six-day war in June.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Qatar after reaffirming support for Israel in Tel Aviv. He met Qatari leaders to finalise a renewed defence deal amid tensions following Israel's attack on Qatari soil. The US faces backlash for backing Israel in Gaza conflict.

Rubio meets Qatar Emir days after Israel's Doha attack - Was US able to explain its role to 'close ally'?

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Sep 15). In his address, he promised 'unwavering support' to Israel for its Gaza plans, even as it has faced criticism from the global community. The Israeli PM said that Rubio's visit is a 'clear message' to all, showing that America stands with Israel. The timing of the visit by US President Donald Trump's number two came days after &nbsp;Israel attacked America's close ally Qatar in the name of targeting Hamas. The two officials had a three-hour meeting at Netanyahu’s West Jerusalem office, after which they held a joint news conference.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-us-alliance-as-strong-durable-as-stones-of-the-western-wall-netanyahu-1757880846038">Israeli-US alliance as strong, durable as stones of the Western Wall: Netanyahu</a>&nbsp;While Netanyahu highlighted that Trump is the 'greatest friend' Israel has ever had in the White House, the US seems to be playing both sides, as Rubio is scheduled to visit Qatar after wrapping up his Israel trip. Towing the same line as Israel, Rubio said that the decision of the Western nations to recognise a Palestinian state will only embolden Hamas, as it is simply a “symbolic” move. On Gaza, Rubio repeated the Israeli narrative and said that Hamas should not exist as an armed element because it “threatens peace and security in the region.” About tensions with Iran, Rubio reaffirmed that the US will maintain "maximum pressure" on Iran to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon, following the six-day war in June. The show of unity also came a day after Rubio and Netanyahu visited the Western Wall along with US envoy Mike Huckabee and praised strong bilateral relations.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/jerusalem-netanyahu-declares-u-s-israel-alliance-at-its-strongest-during-rubio-s-visit-1757869506659">Jerusalem: Netanyahu Declares U.S.-Israel Alliance at Its Strongest During Rubio's Visit</a><h2>Israel strikes Doha</h2>Israel launched an airstrike in Qatar's Doha, claiming that it was against "the top leadership of the Hamas terrorist organisation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said that the strike against senior Hamas leaders in Doha was a ‘fully independent Israeli operation.’ The statement stated that the operation was carried out “solely by Israel”, without external coordination or foreign involvement. However, issuing a statement, Trump's press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, confirmed that the US administration was informed about the airstrike, adding that Trump's Middle East envoy was asked to inform the Qataris, “which he did.” She added that Trump "feels very badly" about the location of the attack, terming Qatar a 'close ally.' Meanwhile, Qatar's government denied the claims. Stating X, Qatar PM's advisor said that the reports of information given to Qatar ahead of IDF's attack in Doha are ‘baseless.’ Qatar condemned the attack, calling it a ‘cowardly attack’ and announced that it is ending its role as negotiator. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said that mediation efforts are part of the Qatari identity and nothing would deter its role in that regard.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-mossad-refuse-to-execute-netanyahu-s-plan-to-eliminate-hamas-leaders-in-qatar-here-s-what-report-claims-1757852714389">Did Mossad refuse to execute Netanyahu’s plan to eliminate Hamas leaders in Qatar? Here’s what report claims</a><h2>'There will be no Palestinian state'</h2>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a controversial statement and said that there will be no Palestinian state. He said it as he signed an agreement to take forward his settlement plan in the West Bank. The controversial settlement plan known as the E1 project would add 3,412 housing units in a 12-square-kilometre zone between East Jerusalem and Maale Adumim. As per reports, it could provide homes for up to 15,000 new residents, adding to the settlement’s current population of about 38,000.<h2>&nbsp;</h2>

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Israeli PM Netanyahu, pledging unwavering support for Israel's Gaza plans amid global criticism. The visit follows Israel's attack on Qatar. Rubio echoed Israel’s stance on Hamas and criticized recognition of a Palestinian state as symbolic

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Sep 15). In his address, he promised 'unwavering support' to Israel for its Gaza plans, even as it has faced criticism from the global community. The Israeli PM said that Rubio's visit is a 'clear message' to all, showing that America stands with Israel. The timing of the visit by US President Donald Trump's number two came days after Israel attacked America's close ally Qatar in the name of targeting Hamas. The two officials had a three-hour meeting at Netanyahu’s West Jerusalem office, after which they held a joint news conference. Read More | Israeli-US alliance as strong, durable as stones of the Western Wall: Netanyahu While Netanyahu highlighted that Trump is the 'greatest friend' Israel has ever had in the White House, the US seems to be playing both sides, as Rubio is scheduled to visit Qatar after wrapping up his Israel trip. Towing the same line as Israel, Rubio said that the decision of the Western nations to recognise a Palestinian state will only embolden Hamas, as it is simply a “symbolic” move. On Gaza, Rubio repeated the Israeli narrative and said that Hamas should not exist as an armed element because it “threatens peace and security in the region.” About tensions with Iran, Rubio reaffirmed that the US will maintain "maximum pressure" on Iran to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon, following the six-day war in June. The show of unity also came a day after Rubio and Netanyahu visited the Western Wall along with US envoy Mike Huckabee and praised strong bilateral relations. Read More | Jerusalem: Netanyahu Declares U.S.-Israel Alliance at Its Strongest During Rubio's Visit Israel strikes Doha Israel launched an airstrike in Qatar's Doha, claiming that it was against "the top leadership of the Hamas terrorist organisation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said that the strike against senior Hamas leaders in Doha was a ‘fully independent Israeli operation.’ The statement stated that the operation was carried out “solely by Israel”, without external coordination or foreign involvement. However, issuing a statement, Trump's press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, confirmed that the US administration was informed about the airstrike, adding that Trump's Middle East envoy was asked to inform the Qataris, “which he did.” She added that Trump "feels very badly" about the location of the attack, terming Qatar a 'close ally.' Meanwhile, Qatar's government denied the claims. Stating X, Qatar PM's advisor said that the reports of information given to Qatar ahead of IDF's attack in Doha are ‘baseless.’ Qatar condemned the attack, calling it a ‘cowardly attack’ and announced that it is ending its role as negotiator. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said that mediation efforts are part of the Qatari identity and nothing would deter its role in that regard. Read More | Did Mossad refuse to execute Netanyahu’s plan to eliminate Hamas leaders in Qatar? Here’s what report claims 'There will be no Palestinian state' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a controversial statement and said that there will be no Palestinian state. He said it as he signed an agreement to take forward his settlement plan in the West Bank. The controversial settlement plan known as the E1 project would add 3,412 housing units in a 12-square-kilometre zone between East Jerusalem and Maale Adumim. As per reports, it could provide homes for up to 15,000 new residents, adding to the settlement’s current population of about 38,000.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Israeli PM Netanyahu, pledging unwavering support for Israel's Gaza plans amid global criticism. The visit follows Israel's attack on Qatar. Rubio echoed Israel’s stance on Hamas and criticized recognition of a Palestinian state as symbolic

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