Mr Rubio said ahead of the trip that he will be seeking answers from Israeli officials about how they see the way forward in Gaza following Israel’s attack on Hamas operatives in Qatar that has upended efforts to broker an end to the conflict.

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

Mr Rubio’s trip went ahead despite President Donald Trump’s anger at Mr Netanyahu over the Israeli strike against Hamas leaders in Doha, which he said the United States was not notified of beforehand.

On Sunday afternoon, Mr Netanyahu, Mr Rubio and thei

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