Rubio, Netanyahu affirm 'common strategy' for Gaza, set sights on Iran in joint statement
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Hamas must be eliminated, aligning with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's views on Iran and regional threats.
- Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu identified Iran as the biggest regional threat, insisting that it must not acquire a nuclear bomb.
- Hamas recently released three hostages who had been held for 498 days, while six more hostages and eight bodies are expected to be released soon, according to reports.
- Netanyahu indicated readiness to resume the war if hostage releases are delayed, asserting that Hamas cannot remain a governing force in Gaza.
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US and Russian Officials Meet to Reopen Relations, Discuss Ukraine
Top officials from the United States and Russia are meeting in Saudi Arabia to discuss reopening normal relations and beginning negotiations for a cease-fire in Ukraine. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Riyadh following a phone call last week between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Rubio arrived in the Saudi capital earlier on Feb. 17 and will be joined in the talks by national …
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says what happens to Gaza must “contribute to regional security,” Reuters reports. The statement comes a day after Netanyahu expressed support for Trump's Gaza plan, which sparked strong reactions in the Middle East.
The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, received US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Riyadh this Monday, on his first visit since he took office last month. Rubio began his day by meeting with officials of that country, which has been one of the main critics of the Palestinian displacement proposed by US President Donald Trump, and will speak about the future of Gaza and Ukraine.

Rubio and Saudi crown prince discuss Gaza after Trump proposal
RIYADH (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed plans for Gaza during a meeting on Monday, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said.
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