US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Israel to discuss the war in Gaza following Israel's attack on Hamas members in Qatar, which has drawn international condemnation. Before his departure, Rubio expressed that US President Donald Trump was unhappy with the Israeli strike on the key US ally but emphasized that the US-Israeli relationship remained strong. His visit coincides with Israeli forces continuing to destroy residential buildings in Gaza City, leading thousands to flee. Rubio mentioned that Trump's priority is the return of all hostages and an end to the war. Qatar, which hosted Hamas members who were discussing a ceasefire proposal, condemned the Israeli attack. Netanyahu defended the strikes as targeting senior Hamas leaders responsible for attacks on Israel. Amid these tensions, the United Nations has warned of a humanitarian catastrophe as Israeli military actions escalate in an area already facing famine. Recent reports include devastating figures from Gaza’s health ministry regarding casualties and starvation amidst ongoing hostilities.