JERUSALEM, Israel — U.S. Secretary of State was in Israel on Sunday as its military intensified attacks on northern Gaza, flattening multiple high-rise building and killing at least 13 Palestinians.

Rubio said before the trip that from Israeli officials about their view of a path forward in Gaza, following last week that upended efforts to broker an end to the conflict.

His two-day visit also represents a show of support for the increasingly isolated Israel as the United Nations holds what is expected to be a contentious debate next week on commitment to the . Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly opposes the recognition of a Palestinian state.

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Rubio's visit proceeded despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s anger at Netanyahu over the , which he said the U

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