For decades, wealthy Gulf Arab states cast themselves as oases of stability in a region mired in conflict, building gleaming capitals with fast-growing economies powered by by millions of foreign workers drawn to economic opportunity and a tax-free lifestyle.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Qatar's prime minister Friday ahead of a visit to Israel this weekend, showing how the Trump administration is trying to balance relations between key Middle East allies days after Israel targeted Hamas leaders in a strike on Doha.

Israel's strikes on Hamas leaders in Doha killed a Qatari security official and created diplomatic tensions between Washington and its key Middle East allies.

The fallout from Israel’s attack against Hamas negotiators in Doha, Qatar continues as mediators worry that a Gaza ceasefire deal is at risk. Follow for live updates.

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Gaziev takes on Serghei Spivac at a UFC Fight Night event on Nov. 22 from ABHA Arena in Doha, Qatar, per Gaziev's management. Gaziev and Spivac were scheduled to fight on two different occasions – first at UFC Fight Night 256 in May, then UFC 316 in June, before the bout was scrapped when Gaziev pulled out due to a broken finger.

The message taken from this strike does not end at Qatar’s borders. Nations across the Gulf, who for decades have actively pivoted towards the US, politically and financially, may now be questioning the assumed benefits of that choice.

Egypt is also planning to restructure its security communications with Israel following the attack. Egypt has decided to reduce coordination with Israel until further notice, following Israel's strike targeting senior Hamas leaders in Doha,