U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to arrive in Israel on Thursday, the Israeli government confirmed on Wednesday.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to arrive in Israel on Thursday, the Israeli government confirmed on Wednesday.
His visit follows closely on the heels of Vice President JD Vance and U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, who are currently in the region to promote the Trump administration’s proposed peace plan for Gaza.
“Secretary of State Marco Rubio is returning to Israel this week,” said Shosh Bedrosian, spokesperson for the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during a press briefing.
A meeting between Rubio and the Israeli Prime Minister is set for Friday, according to Bedrosian. The talks are expected to focus on the U.S.-led diplomatic initiative aimed at achieving lasting peace in Gaza, as well as broader regional security concerns.
The Trump administration’s plan, still under discussion, is being presented as a framework for long-term stability, though it faces skepticism from multiple actors in the region.
Rubio’s visit signals a continued effort by Washington to assert influence in Middle East diplomacy, especially as tensions remain high and prospects for ceasefire or reconciliation remain fragile.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Saturday that this week's Trump administration announcement on the composition of a Gaza executive board was not coordinated with Israel and ran counter to government policy.
President Vladimir Putin is mediating in the Iran situation to try to quickly de-escalate tensions, the Kremlin said on Friday, after the Russian leader spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was backing the newly appointed "Palestinian Technocratic Government" in Gaza where Washington has announced the launch of a second phase in a ceasefire that went into effect in October but remains fragile.
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