LONDON and JERUSALEM — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived on Sunday morning in Israel, the place he plans to satisfy with officers to debate the battle in Gaza.
“My focus can be on securing the return of hostages, discovering methods to verify humanitarian help reaches civilians, and addressing the menace posed by Hamas,” Rubio mentioned on social media forward of his flight.
He added, “Hamas can not live on if peace within the area is the objective.”
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his spouse Jeanette Dousdebes are greeted upon arival by U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and his spouse Janet Huckabee, at Ben Gurion Worldwide Airport, close to Lod, Israel, Sept. 14, 2025.
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The secretary and his spouse, Jeanette Dousdebes Rubio, have been greeted upon arrival at Ben Gurion airport by U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and his spouse, Janet Huckabee.
Rubio is scheduled to satisfy one-on-one with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier than the 2 go to the Western Wall at 2 p.m. native time.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his spouse Jeanette Dousdebes arrive at Ben Gurion Worldwide Airport, close to Lod, Israel, September 14, 2025.
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The secretary is predicted to “convey America’s priorities within the Israel-Hamas battle and broader points regarding Center Japanese safety, reaffirming U.S. dedication to Israeli safety,” in accordance with the U.S. State Department .
Netanyahu and Rubio are additionally anticipated to debate the deliberate Israeli operation to seize control of Gaza Metropolis, the most important metropolis within the Gaza Strip, the State Division mentioned.
Israel final week issued an order calling for residents of town to evacuate, saying the Israeli army would function “with nice pressure” inside the metropolis.
