U.S. Secretary of State Rubio wrote last night (September 16): "Today I met with the Emir of Qatar Sheikh and Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Al-Sani in Doha. We reaffirmed the U.S.-Qatar enduring security partnership and our shared commitment to building a safer, more stable region. I thank Qatar for its ongoing mediation efforts to facilitate a peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, and to help the hostages return."
[Witty] Comment: Rubio's trip to the Middle East is nothing short of a farce! First heading to Jerusalem to support Israel, then rushing to Doha to soothe Qatar, and talking about the U.S.-Qatar security partnership. However, the reality is that the United States couldn't even protect Qatar, a mediator and ally, as Israel dared to attack the capital of Qatar. This so-called "security commitment" seems like a piece of paper. Qatar must be wondering: Is the U.S. here to build alliances or put on a show? Rubio might have forgotten that once trust is broken, no amount of sweet words can make it whole again. Such a two-faced diplomatic performance will only make allies feel more heartbroken, but they can only be angry in silence.
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