Desk Report: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Israel, where he will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His visit comes at a time when tensions in the Middle East have escalated, especially after Israel launched attacks on at least six countries, including Qatar, in the space of just 72 hours. Ahead of Rubio’s visit, which begins on Sunday, US President Donald Trump criticized Israel for its unexpected attack on Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital Doha, according to Qatar-based media outlet Al-Jazeera. Before leaving for Israel,…
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