US Sec of State Marco Rubio landed in Jerusalem on Monday, vowing Washington’s unwavering support 🇺🇸🇮🇱 for Israel’s Gaza offensive and stressing that "the people of Gaza deserve a better future, but that future cannot begin until Hamas is eliminated."
Standing beside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Rubio reaffirmed: "You can count on our unwavering support and commitment to see it come to fruition."
Netanyahu called the visit "a clear message" of U.S. backing. Rubio also critiqued Western moves to recognize a Palestinian state as "largely symbolic," warning they might embolden Hamas rather than advance peace.
On fallout from last week’s Israeli airstrike in Doha—which tragically killed six people including a Qatari security officer—Rubio said, "We are focused on what happens next."
Gaza health authorities report at least 34 more deaths in the past 24 hours, pushing the total since October 2023 to 64,905. Three more people died of severe hunger, raising that toll to 425, including 145 children. 🕊️
Across social feeds in Manila and Mumbai, young voices are debating what "support" and "peace" really mean in today’s world—proving Gen Z won’t sit on the sidelines. 💬✨
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Rubio vows 'unwavering support' for Israel, urges Hamas' elimination
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