US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during a visit to Jerusalem, backed Benjamin Netanyahu, prioritizing the release of Israeli hostages and the destruction of Hamas. He avoided mentioning a ceasefire or his earlier criticism of Israel's Doha strike.
Rubio's visit to Doha was intended to mend US relations. Qatar's emir accused Israel of trying to derail ceasefire talks with the strike. Rubio focused on eliminating Hamas as a condition for peace, emphasizing the return of all hostages.
He avoided commenting on the planned Gaza City offensive, where buildings were being destroyed. Netanyahu defended the tactics, claiming the towers were Hamas strongholds. The UN rapporteur said the offensive aimed to make Gaza uninhabitable.
The IDF chief of staff reportedly has concerns about the offensive's impact. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum opposed the offensive. Qatar's emir accused Israel of not caring about the hostages. Netanyahu took responsibility for the Doha raid.
Israel has killed over 64,000 Palestinians. Netanyahu faces war crime allegations. Israel claims self-defense after the Hamas attack.
8 Comments
Fuerza
The UN report paints a grim picture. Someone needs to stop this before all of Gaza is destroyed.
Manolo Noriega
I have read this and find the article to be factual in all means.
Fuerza
Netanyahu is showing strong leadership in a difficult situation.
Ongania
It's important to hold Hamas accountable for their actions".
Fuerza
This 'self-defense' narrative is getting old. The imbalance of power makes it a farce.
dedus mopedus
The Doha strike was a blatant escalation. Rubio's silence on it speaks volumes about his bias.
lettlelenok
Israel claims self defense. Hamas started this! They need to give up the hostages
KittyKat
Hamas is responsible for this conflict. Their actions started it all.