Marco Rubio
US State Dept. calls for int'l pressure on Hamas to surrender, free hostages
The US State Department called upon all countries to put pressure on Hamas to surrender, disarm, and release all remaining hostages, especially dual Israel-US citizens Itay Chen and Omer Neutra.
No peace in Gaza until Hamas is dismantled, Rubio says
US understands conditions under which Russia would end war in Ukraine, Rubio says
UN's Francesca Albanese loses 'blue check' verification on X amid coming US sanctions
Those recognizing a Palestinian state 'can't even tell you where it is,' Rubio says
“At the end of the day, Hamas is sitting there saying: We’re winning the PR war. We’ve got all these countries lining up on our side of this argument."
US to sanction Palestinian Authority, PLO members, State Dept. confirms
The State Department did not confirm which individuals would be sanctioned.
Rubio says US officials are in Malaysia to help in Cambodia-Thailand talks
"We want this conflict to end as soon as possible," Rubio said. "State Department officials are on the ground in Malaysia to assist these peace efforts."
Rubio stresses commitment to Gaza ceasefire, returning hostages in meeting with families
The US and Israeli negotiating teams departed Qatar on Thursday to continue consultations in their respective countries.
The anti-Zionist institute amplifying US-sanctioned UN envoy Francesca Albanese's voice - opinion
Washington freezes the assets of the UN's Palestinian rapporteur, accusing her of "political warfare" against the US and Israel, as well as antisemitism. Critics question who is amplifying her voice.
Rubio presses Iraq to act on energy infrastructure attacks, warns against PMC law
The call, confirmed by Tammy Bruce, focused on urging the Iraqi government to take action against those responsible and to strengthen measures to prevent future incidents.
After multiple rounds of renewed fighting, will the Syria truce finally last? - analysis
The challenge now is whether the two sides can de-escalate. Numerous Bedouin tribes from across Syria mobilized to fight in Sweida.
Trump administration tells US diplomats abroad not to opine on foreign elections
In the directive released by the State Dept., it was made clear that the United States "will pursue partnerships with countries wherever our strategic interests align."
Rubio: US has engaged with all parties in Syria clashes, agreed on steps to end situation
Rubio said that steps must be taken by "all parties to deliver on commitments they have made and this is what we fully expect them to do."
US, European allies agree on August deadline for Iran nuclear deal – report
If Iran and the US cannot reach a deal by August, Germany, France, and the UK will reimpose UNSC sanctions that were lifted under the 2015 Iran deal.
'There are no red lines anymore' says UN Palestinian rights expert on US sanctions
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese said that the US sanctions on her are "extremely problematic," and stressed that she would continue doing what she has been doing.
