US says Israel alliance unchanged despite Qatar strikes

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Washington is “not happy” about recent Israeli air strikes that targeted Hamas in Qatar. Despite the displeasure, Rubio emphasized that the unprovoked raids will not change the fundamental nature of the US alliance with Israel. The strikes, which are Israel's first on US ally Qatar, have been condemned in the region and have strained diplomatic efforts for a truce in Gaza. Rubio is heading to Israel for talks to discuss the incident and its impact on ceasefire negotiations.