By Victor Dasgupta

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Tel Aviv: In a stern message Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that attacks on Hamas leaders will continue. Netanyahu also warned that in the future Hamas could be targeted outside Gaza as well. PM Netanyahu made this statement on Monday after meeting with US Secretary of State Marco. To recall Israel carried out attacks on Hamas leaders in Doha the capital of Qatar last week. The attack drew widespread criticism. Despite this Netanyahu said that such strikes may continue.
Netanyahu while speaking at a joint press conference in Jerusalem with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Israel has every right to defend itself even beyond its borders. He added that Hamas will continue to be targeted abroad as well. They have no immunity no matter where they are he said. On America’s role in the Qatar attack Netanyahu clarified We carried out this strike on our own.
US backs Israel offers full support
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed support for Prime Minister Netanyahu.
On Monday in Jerusalem Rubio said that the people of Gaza could have a better future but that is not possible until Hamas is eliminated.
Our unwavering support is with Israel to destroy Hamas Marco Rubio said.
Rubio also criticized those Western countries that recently announced recognition of Palestine.
Marco Rubiosaid such decisions are merely symbolic and have no real impact.
These kinds of declarations only encourage Hamas Rubio remarked. The U.S. Secretary of State added that Hamas should not be given any leeway.
Regarding the anger of Gulf countries over last week’s Israeli airstrike in Doha which killed six people Rubio said Our focus right now is on what comes next.
The U.S. State Department stated that after meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel Marco Rubio will travel to Qatar where discussions on the Israeli strike may take place.