Meeting with the US Secretary of State, Mark Rubio Had today, Israeli Prime Minister, Monday, Benjamin Netanyahu.

The discussion was attended by Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, National Security Adviser Jacci Hanegby and Washington Ambassador, Jochiel Later, according to the prime minister’s office. US Ambassador Mike Haccabi also attended the meeting.

Netanyahu: Rubio Visit shows that the US is on the side of Israel

At a press conference given by the two after the end of the meeting, Netanyahu initially praised the “common determination” of the two countries and the decision of US President Donald Trump to hurt Iran’s nuclear program while admitting that Israel acted alone during the Israeli attack on Doha. Also did not miss A warning of new blows aimed at Hamas leaders.

About GauzeNetanyahu said that Israel is committed to defeating Hamas in the pocket and underlined: ‘We are dedicated’ to the return of all Omuon in their homes’ and thank Trump for his help.

Rubio’s presence in Israel is a clear sign that the US is on his side against anti -Semitism and the “weak governments” that demonize it, Netanyahu commented. He added that Trump has shown consistent and bold leadership and clear actions to make the bilateral relationship stronger than ever.

‘We will continue to act together’to deal with common enemies and protect our common culture, Netanyahu said.

About With the Israeli attack on Qatar Benjamin Netanyahu argued that was a ‘completely independent decision’ And he launched an attack on those who criticize his country for his act.

‘We fully take responsibility’, He stressed and characterized ‘Huge hypocrisy’ Criticism against Israel for the attack.

Netanyahu referred to the UN resolution approved after September 11, according to which no country could host terrorists. “You have no such sovereignty when you have a base to terrorists,” he says. Seemed to also recognize that Israel failed to kill Hamas leadersbut as his country said, he sent a message to the terrorists with the hit that “You can hide, you can run, but we will catch you. “

Netanyahu asked by journalists about the murder of American activist Charlie Kirk, He commented that Israel is facing “unusual violence” by political opponents. He called his opponents a “threat to democracy” and stressed that he is facing threats against himself.

Rubio: Hamas must be ‘eliminated’

For his part, the US Secretary of State, Mark Rubio, stated that ‘Every hostage’ must return to his home immediately and that Hamas must be ‘eliminated’ as an armed group.

He clarified that the US president remains committed to these goals.

Rubio stressed that Iran threatens not only Israel and the US, but also the Gulf and Europe allies and pointed out that an Iran with nuclear is a “unacceptable danger” to the world.

He also condemned Hamas’ “unparalleled barbarism” and stressed that the people of Gaza could not have peace or a better future without disarming Hamas and returning all the hostages to their homes.

Concerning Netanyahu’s comment on the Israeli attack on Doha, Rubio said that “we are focused on what will happen next.”

Asked by reporters about the Israeli attack on Qatar and the anger of the Gulf Allies, Rubio said that “there are still some fundamental issues that need to be addressed, no matter what has happened.” As he said, hostages are still being held and Hamas still exists and must be eliminated. “

“All this must still be addressed,” he said, adding that the US will focus on resolving these issues.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio commenting on Kerk’s murder said it was like ‘a death in the family’noting that he was a personal friend of many in the Trump government.

In Qatar on Tuesday Rubio

After completing his visit to Israel, Marco Rubio tomorrow, Tuesday, is expected to visit Qatar, according to the Washington Post, citing two US sources.