Secretary of State Marco Rubio addresses the Gaza conflict, emphasizing that Israel must determine its security strategy and criticizing international moves that have emboldened the Hamas terrorist group. In an interview on EWTN’s The World Over, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the ongoing situation in Gaza, stressing that the key to any resolution lies not only in humanitarian efforts but also in addressing the existential threat posed by the Hamas terrorist organization.
Rubio, when asked about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan for Israel to control over the Gaza Strip, made it clear that the United States' stance is rooted in support for Israel’s right to determine its security strategy. “Ultimately, what Israel needs to do for Israel’s security will be determined by Israel,” Rubio stated. He then highlighted three distinct challenges that must be considered: humanitarian issues, hostage situations, and the enduring threat of Hamas.
“The first is the humanitarian crisis, which is receiving almost all the media coverage,” Rubio acknowledged. “No one wants to see that, and the United States stands prepared to contribute toward any real effort that will get food and medicine and life-sustaining aid to people on the ground in Gaza.” (Read More)
