Netanyahu, Rubio discuss Gaza war, ‘unwavering’ US support for Israel—PMO The call was focused on "regional developments, including releasing the hostages and the resumption of fighting in the Gaza Strip,” Netanyahu’s office said. JNS Staff March 23, 2025
Rubio: Hamas’s demands are ‘nuts,’ we’re dealing with ‘savages’ "The whole world should continue to say that what Hamas has done is outrageous, it’s ridiculous, it’s sick, it’s disgusting," said the U.S. secretary of state. JNS Staff March 15, 2025
Rubio: Gaza reconstruction must exclude Hamas The top American diplomat discussed Gaza, Yemen and Syria during a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah. JNS Staff March 11, 2025
Rubio: Direct US-Hamas hostage talks a ‘one-off situation’ The top American diplomat said no progress was made in the negotiations with the terrorist organization. Joshua Marks and Amelie Botbol March 11, 2025
Rubio: Trump has ‘lost his patience’ with Hamas over hostages "He's tired of watching videos of emaciated hostages being released," the secretary of state said of the ultimatum for the terrorists to free the captives. March 6, 2025
Rubio to Netanyahu: Support for Israel is a ‘top priority’ for Trump The call between the two leaders comes after the U.S. Secretary of State expedited some $4 billion in military assistance to Israel. March 4, 2025
Trump’s, Rubio’s messages for Ramadan much terser than Biden’s, Blinken’s, don’t mention Gazans The U.S. secretary of state’s comments ran for 56 words, some 75% shorter than his predecessor’s. JNS Staff March 3, 2025
Rubio expedites $4 billion in military assistance to Israel "The Trump Administration will continue to use all available tools to fulfill America’s long-standing commitment to Israel’s security," JNS Staff March 2, 2025
Rubio: Palestinian terrorists must free all hostages or be destroyed U.S. Deputy Middle East Envoy Morgan Ortagus described Gaza as a “depraved society.” JNS Staff Feb. 23, 2025
