The arrival of Trump's official adds to the recent arrivals of Vice President J.D. Vance, Jared Kushner, and Steve Witkoff
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United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio will arrive in Israel in a few hours for an official visit aimed at supporting the implementation of President Trump's Comprehensive Plan to End the Conflict in Gaza and strengthening bilateral cooperation on security and regional stability.
The State Department confirmed that Rubio will remain in Israel until Saturday before continuing his tour of Asia.
His visit comes in the context of a fragile ceasefire between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas, following the agreement promoted by Washington to end two years of clashes in the Gaza Strip.
"The Secretary will reaffirm the United States' unwavering commitment to Israel's security and will work with his partners to consolidate progress toward lasting peace," said Deputy State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.
US Vice President JD Vance, during his visit to Israel
Rubio is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the development of the ceasefire agreement, humanitarian reconstruction measures, and the threat posed by Iran and its allied militias.
Israeli government spokesperson Shosh Bedrosian emphasized that Israel "deeply values Rubio's presence at a decisive moment for the region."
This is the Secretary of State's third visit to Israel since September, reflecting Washington's active role in overseeing the peace process.
In recent weeks, Vice President JD Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, presidential advisor, also traveled to the country, showing the ongoing coordination between both governments.
Before his departure, Rubio warned that the United States "will not support measures that put the peace agreement at risk," referring to discussions in the Knesset regarding the possible annexation of territories in the West Bank.
However, he stressed that political differences do not affect the strategic and historical bond between the two nations.
"Israel is a democracy and has the right to debate its internal policies, but our shared priority remains regional stability and the security of Israeli citizens," the Secretary stated.
Rubio also expressed confidence in the strength of the agreement reached with Hamas: "Challenges arise every day, but the process is moving in the right direction".
After his stay in Jerusalem, the Secretary will travel to Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, and Gyeongju to participate in the ASEAN and APEC summits, although U.S. officials emphasized that "Israel's stability and the implementation of the Gaza agreement remain priorities of U.S. foreign policy."
With this visit, the United States once again demonstrates its firm commitment to Israel's security, the fight against terrorism, and the consolidation of lasting peace in the Middle East.
