Updated: Feb. 17, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Israel (10 images)
By Wade Sheridan
Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Israel, where he meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Sunday. Rubio and Netanyahu discussed a desire to release the remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza, destroy militant group Hamas and lessen Iran's presence in the Middle East.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands during a news conference at the prime minister's office in Jerusalem on February 16, 2025. Pool Photo by Ohad Zwigenberg/UPI
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Rubio and Netanyahu discussed the remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza, Hamas and Iran. Pool Photo by Ohad Zwigenberg/UPI
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Rubio speaks during the joint news conference. Pool Photo by Ohad Zwigenberg/UPI
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