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Rubio Asks Qatar To Stay As Mediator After Israeli Strike

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed the United States' "unwavering support" for Israel, despite last week's attack on US ally Qatar (Credit: AFP)

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio headed to Qatar Tuesday to ask it to stay on as mediator in Gaza, hoping to reassure the Gulf partner a week after Israeli airstrikes there against Hamas leaders.

Heading to Qatar from Israel, which overnight carried out major new strikes in Gaza, Rubio was pessimistic about a ceasefire deal but said Qatar uniquely could help.

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