First Visit as Secretary of State | Rubio Visits Israel, Will Discuss Advancing Second Stage of Gaza Deal With Netanyahu
Rubio’s trip will focus on securing hostages’ release, advancing the second stage of the Israel-Hamas cease-fire, and countering Iran, the State Department said. Unlike typical visits, he will not visit Ramallah or meet with Palestinian Authority officials
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Israel on Saturday night in an effort to advance the implementation of stage two of the Israel-Hamas cease-fire agreement.