Doha, Sept 16, 2025 (AFP) - Rubio asks Qatar to stay as mediator after Israeli strike

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2025-09-16

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. "We're going to ask Qatar to continue to do what they've done, and we appreciate very m......

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