India, Sept. 15 -- Israel takes "full responsibility" for the attack on Hamas leader in Qatar's Doha, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday, adding that they were still getting final reports on the strikes.

At a joint press conference with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Netanyahu said that Israel and US would continue to act together to protect their countries, Reuters reported.

The Israeli PM said that Rubio's visit to Jerusalem showed that America stands with Israel. "Rubio's visit is a clear message that America stands with Israel in face of terror," Netanyahu said.

Rubio's visit comes amid increasing tensions between US and its allies in the Middle East after Israel's strikes on Hamas leaders in Qatar.

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