US seeks to reassure allies Israel and Qatar amid escalating war in Gaza and diplomatic crisis

The Gulf states are calling on their close ally Washington to use its leverage to rein in Israel following unprecedented Israeli strikes on Hamas in Qatar. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is heading to Doha after meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel. He is appealing to Qatar to stay on as Gaza mediator, a week after Israeli air strikes targeted Hamas leaders in the emirate. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, Annette Young welcomes Dany Moudallal, Journalist at the International desk at L’Orient-LeJour.