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Diplomatic Engagements in the Gulf and Arab World
Prior to his Israel visit, Rubio engaged in a four-hour meeting with Qatar’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani. The conversation was shortly followed by the Prime Minister’s dinner with former President Donald Trump over the weekend. Moreover, Qatar is scheduled to host an emergency Arab Islamic summit in Doha to discuss Israel’s recent strikes on Hamas leadership, which the UN Security Council condemned.
This gathering underscores the regional concern and debate over the ongoing conflict and the broader Palestinian issue. The participation of a delegation of 250 bipartisan U.S. lawmakers at this summit signifies the international and political importance attributed to these developments.