Rubio Reaffirms U.S. Support for Israel, Discusses Iran Threats and Gaza Hostages with Netanyahu

Jan 22, 2025, 10:17 PM

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu two days after President Donald Trump's inauguration to reaffirm the United States' steadfast support for Israel, emphasizing that maintaining this support is a top priority for President Trump. During the call, Rubio also expressed his anticipation to work together on addressing threats posed by Iran, exploring ways to advance peace in the region, and assisting in the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.