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Rubio, Marco

US Secretary of State Reassures Israel on International Security Force for Gaza

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited southern Israel on Friday to reassure Israel about the planned international security force for Gaza, emphasizing the importance of implementing the Trump cease-fire plan and ensuring its success. Rubio acknowledged the difficulties in implementing the agreement but expressed optimism about the progress being made. He emphasized that the composition of the multinational force will be shaped around Israeli concerns, with countries that Israel accepts playing a key role. The Secretary of State also warned that if Hamas refuses to disarm, it would constitute a breach of the agreement, and necessary measures will be implemented.

Key Takeaways:

  • US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited southern Israel to reassure Israel about the planned international security force for Gaza.
  • Rubio emphasized the importance of implementing the Trump cease-fire plan and ensuring its success.
  • He acknowledged the difficulties in implementing the agreement but expressed optimism about the progress being made.
  • The composition of the multinational force will be shaped around Israeli concerns, with countries that Israel accepts playing a key role.
  • Rubio warned that if Hamas refuses to disarm, it would constitute a breach of the agreement, and necessary measures will be implemented.
  • He praised Israel for meeting its commitments and expressed hope to create conditions that prevent Hamas control in the future.
  • Rubio stressed that a sustainable peace cannot exist as long as there's a force that threatens Israel's security.
  • He dismissed the significance of the recent Knesset vote regarding annexing parts of the West Bank, calling it a "very stupid political stunt."
  • Rubio reaffirmed Washington's stance on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), saying it cannot have a role in Gaza due to its ties to Hamas.
  • The US State Department announced the appointment of Ambassador Steven Fagin as the civilian head of the Civil-Military Coordination Center overseeing the implementation of Trump's 20-point peace plan for Gaza.

Statistics:

  • The Trump cease-fire plan for Gaza aims to deploy a multinational force to maintain the truce and facilitate aid deliveries.
  • 20-point peace plan for Gaza announced by President Donald Trump.
  • The Knesset vote regarding annexing parts of the West Bank has no bearing on the implementation of the Trump cease-fire plan.
  • UNRWA has a presence in Gaza, but the US State Department refuses to recognize its role due to its ties to Hamas.

Sources:

  • Saudi Research and Publishing Co. ( )
  • US State Department official press release (no date provided)

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