Rubio lands in Israel ahead of Netanyahu meeting on Hamas war, Gaza City operation
LONDON and JERUSALEM -- U.S.Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived on Sunday morning in Israel, where he plans to meet with officials to discuss the war in Gaza."My focus will be on securing the return of hostages, finding ways to make sure humanitarian aid reaches civilians, and addressing the threat posed by Hamas," Rubio said on social media ahead of his flight.He added, "Hamas cannot continue to exist if peace in the region is the goal."U.S.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his wife Jeanette Dousdebes are greeted upon arival by U.S.Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and his wife Janet Huckabee, at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Lod, Israel, Sept.
14, 2025.Nathan Howard/ReutersMORE: Israel told US military of plan to strike Hamas, but didn't say where: US officialThe secretary and his wife, Jeanette Dousdebes Rubio, were greeted upon arrival at Ben Gurion airport by U.S.Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and his wife, Janet Huckabee.Rubio is scheduled to meet one-on-one with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before the two visit the Western Wall at 2 p.m.
local time.U.S.Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his wife Jeanette Dousdebes arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Lod, Israel, September 14, 2025.Nathan Howard/ReutersMORE: Israeli military issues full evacuation order for all of Gaza CityThe secretary is expected to "convey America’s priorities in the Israel-Hamas conflict and broader issues concerning Middle Eastern security, reaffirming U.S.
commitment to Israeli security," according to the U.S.State Department.Popular ReadsVideo shows Charlie Kirk shooting suspect jump down from roof, make getawaySep 11, 10:33 PMWhat to know about Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk shooting suspectSep 12, 8:30 PMManhunt for shooter continues after Charlie Kirk killed in 'political assassination'Sep 10, 8:31 PMNetanyahu and Rubio are also expected to discuss the planned Israeli operation to seize control of Gaza City, the largest city in the Ga...