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A key topic on the agenda was Israel’s recent military operations targeting Hamas leaders, including strikes in Qatar aimed at eliminating leadership figures. Netanyahu publicly asserted that "eliminating Hamas leadership would rid the main obstacle to releasing the hostages and ending the war," a statement seen as confirmation that high-ranking Hamas officials are still alive and operational.
Rubio also discussed these military actions with Prime Minister Netanyahu, emphasizing the importance of these strikes in shaping the future of the conflict and hostage negotiations. The high-level diplomatic engagements reflect the U.S. and Israel’s coordinated efforts to weaken Hamas’s infrastructure and influence.