Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu did not rule out further strikes on Hamas leaders "wherever they are", after launching an attack in Qatar last week.

The remarks were made during a visit by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, regarded by Mr Netanyahu as a "clear message" the US stood with Israel.

Mr Rubio had come to Israel seeking answers from Mr Netanyahu about how Israel intended to proceed in Gaza and assess interest in Qatar retaining a mediating role after Israel attacked Hamas leaders in Doha.

The two said after their talks that the only way to peace is the complete destruction of Hamas and the return of all hostages living and dead.

"As long as they're around, there will be no peace in this region because they are not agents of peace. They are agents of barbarism," Mr Rubio said of H

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