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In the midst of this turmoil, U.S. officials are actively engaged in diplomatic efforts. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has traveled to the Middle East to meet with regional leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel. During the discussions, the focus has been on Israel's recent military actions, notably the strike on Qatar last week. The United States has expressed concerns over this strike, emphasizing that it was not notified beforehand despite Qatar being an important U.S. ally in the region.