Marco Rubio

Released hostage to be honored by USA

Former hostage Amit Soussana will be honored with the prestigious International Women of Courage Award, presented by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in the presence of First Lady Melania Trump.

Rubio:

US revoked visas of over 300 anti-Israel ‘lunatics’

US Secretary of State says America will not give student visas to people who want to come to the US to do things like 'vandalizing universities, harassing students taking over buildings,' and those who do these thinks will lose their visas and right to be in the US.

In call with Netanyahu

Rubio reaffirms US support for Israel

State Department says Secretary of State Marco Rubio conveyed to Netanyahu the Administration’s determination to restore freedom of navigation in the Red Sea through operations against the Houthis.

US declares South Africa ambassador persona non grata

US Secretary of State says South African Ambassador to the US Ebrahim Rasool 'is a race-baiting politician who hates America,' says he is no longer welcome in the US.

‘Sick and disgusting’

Rubio blasts Hamas, demands release of all hostages

US Secretary of State blasts Hamas and demands the release of all hostages: What Hamas has done is outrageous and we shouldn't accept it as normal. We're dealing with savages. These are bad people, terrible people, and we need to treat them as such.

Rubio:

'Arrest of Columbia anti-Israel activist not about free speech'

Secretary of State rejects criticism that the arrest of pro-Palestinian Arab activist Mahmoud Khalil contradicts the Trump administration’s commitment to free speech: This is about people that don't have a right to be in the United States to begin with.

Rubio to Saudi Crown Prince:

'There should be no role for Hamas in Gaza'

Secretary of State meets Saudi Crown Prince in Jeddah, reiterates US position that Hamas must have no role in postwar Gaza.

Marco Rubio:

Direct talks with Hamas were 'one-off situation'

US Secretary of State says the talks between hostage envoy Adam Boehler and Hamas have not "borne fruit," will not be repeated.

Rubio clarifies:

'We will be revoking the visas of Hamas supporters'

Secretary of State weighs in on the Trump administration’s crackdown on supporters of Hamas after a Palestinian Arab student was arrested over anti-Israel protests at Columbia University.

'He'll do it':

Rubio warns Trump is serious about his threat to Hamas

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Fox News: President Trump 'doesn’t say these things and not mean it, if he says he’s going to do something, he’ll do it - Hamas had better take that seriously.'

US officially labels Houthis as terror group

Secretary of State Rubio announces that the United States has officially implemented the designation of the Houthi movement as a "foreign terrorist organization", following President Trump's executive order on the issue, which was signed in January.

Zelenskyy’s bad day…and mine

Being sent to the principal's office is the closest analogy to what happened to poor Zelenskyy. Opinion.

Reversing Biden's hold

Rubio announces $4B military aid to Israel

Secretary of State announces he has signed a declaration to use emergency authorities to expedite the delivery of approximately $4 billion in military assistance to Israel: Israel has no greater ally in the White House than President Trump.

UAE rejects US Gaza plan, calls for comprehensive peace

UAE President informs Secretary of State Marco Rubio that his nation opposes any proposal to forcibly remove Gazans from their homeland.

Talks on Gaza:

Rubio, Saudi Crown Prince emphasize regional security

Secretary of State visits Riyadh, tells Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that any resolution for Gaza must enhance regional security. State Department statement makes no mention of Trump's Gaza plan.

Rubio to Herzog:

'Iranian regime behind all challenges in the region'

Ahead of their meeting, President Herzog and Secretary of State Rubio spoke to the media about the challenges that the two nations face in the region.

Rubio meets Netanyahu

'Trump insists Hamas can't have governing, military capabilities'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues a statement to the media alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: "We have made it clear that Iran must not possess nuclear weapons"

Watch: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Israel

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio disembarks after landing in Ben Gurion airport, is greeted by Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and US Embassy Charge d’Affaires Stephanie Hallett.

Rubio:

Arab states must present alternative Gaza plan

Secretary of State says the United States is open to hearing new proposals from Arab nations regarding Gaza: All these countries say how much they care about the Palestinians, but none of them want to take any Palestinians.

State Department:

Rubio's Israel visit to center on Phase II of hostage deal

US State Department issues official statement about Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to the Middle East from February 15-18, which will include a stop in Israel.

'Pure evil'

Rubio condemns Hamas, calls for its eradication

US Secretary of State calls for the eradication of Hamas, says there will not be peace in the Middle East if Hamas continues to rule Gaza: I don’t know how you’re going to have peace if you’re turning over territory to a group whose stated purpose is the destruction of the Jewish state.

Report:

Rubio plans Middle East visit

US Secretary of State set to visit the Middle East in mid-February, marking his first trip to the region since taking office, according to a report in Axios.

US Secretary of State:

'Countries criticizing Trump should aid Gaza'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio responds to nations criticizing Trump’s plan for Gaza: There are countries in the region who express a lot of concern about the Palestinian people. We encourage them to step forward and find a solution and answer to their problem.

Speechwriter fired for nationalist ties appointed to State Dep't

Darren Beattie, speechwriter fired over white nationalist ties, appointed to high-level State Department role by Secretary Marco Rubio.

Middle East leaders oppose Gaza displacement in letter to Rubio

Five Arab foreign ministers and senior PA official send letter to US Secretary of State, expressing opposition to any plans that would displace Palestinian Arabs from Gaza.

Rubio on Gaza:

'The real challenge is what happens when the ceasefire expires'

In interview with Megyn Kelly, US Secretary of State says Hamas cannot be governing Gaza after the ceasefire ends: If the people who are in charge of Gaza are the same guys that created October 7th, then we still have the same problem.

US Secretary of State to Egypt:

'Stop Hamas from governing Gaza again'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and underscored the importance of Hamas not continuing to control Gaza.

Rubio to Egyptian FM:

'Hamas can never govern Gaza or threaten Israel again'

Secretary of State speaks to Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty to discuss the latest developments in Gaza. State Department does not specify whether Trump's relocation idea for Gazans came up in the conversation.

After Trump remarks on Gazans

Rubio speaks to Jordan's King

US Secretary of State speaks with King Abdullah II of Jordan about the implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, two days after Trump floated the idea of Jordan taking in Gazans.

Newly-appointed Sec. of State Rubio speaks with FM Sa'ar

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar about the ceasefires with terror groups Hamas and Hezbollah and Iran's threat to Mideast stability.

Rubio to Netanyahu:

We'll work tirelessly to help free all remaining hostages

US Secretary of State speaks to Prime Minister Netanyahu, underscores US steadfast support for Israel and says he looks forward to addressing the threats posed by Iran.

Live:

Secretary Rubio's Department of State Welcome Ceremony

Newly-confirmed Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio delivers remarks to employees upon arrival at the Department of State.

Unanimously:

US Senate confirms Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

US Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state in a 99-0 vote, giving Trump his first Cabinet member on Inauguration Day.

Binyamin council leader thanks senators for repealing sanctions

Yisrael Ganz, chairman of the Binyamin Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council, expressed his gratitude to Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz for their efforts to repeal what he referred to as "President Biden's anti-Israel sanctions."

Marco Rubio:

'We will overturn sanctions on residents of Judea and Samaria'

Senator Marco Rubio, Trump’s pick for Secretary of State, says during confirmation hearing that the incoming administration will end the sanctions on Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria: I’m confident Trump’s administration will continue to be perhaps the most pro-Israel administration in American history.

Rubio at confirmation:

'ICC warrants against Israel test-run for warrants against US'

Senator Marco Rubio during his confirmation hearing to become Secretary of State condemns the ICC for its moral equivalence between Hamas and Israel.

Trump's daughter-in-law will not seek to replace Rubio in Senate

Lara Trump announces she is removing her name from consideration for US Senate seat in Florida which is expected to become available.

Blinken meets Marco Rubio, Trump's nominee for Secretary of State

State Department says the meeting between Blinken and Rubio was good, constructive, and substantive: We continue to stand ready to help support a seamless transition.

New bill to ensure Israeli products are labeled as such

the Anti-BDS Labeling Act seeks to prohibit the Biden-Harris administration from reversing current guidelines that require Israeli goods produced in areas where Israel exercises the relevant authorities to be labeled as 'Made in Israel.'

Trump officially nominates Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

President-elect Donald Trump officially announced Florida Senator Marco Rubio as his pick for Secretary of State. 'Marco is a highly respected leader and a very powerful voice for freedom.'

Rubio in Israel:

If Hamas survives, it will encourage Israel's enemies

Senator Marco Rubio, in an interview with i24NEWS, emphasized his dedication to Israel's security and how what happened to the Gaza border can never be allowed to happen in the north.

Supported pro-Israel legislation

Report: Trump to name Marco Rubio Secretary of State

New York Times reports that US President-elect is expected to name Florida Senator as the Secretary of State in his administration.

US Senators:

'PA proposed resolution an insult to anyone who knows history'

A group of US Senators, led by Marco Rubio, released a statement condemning the PA's proposed resolution to force Israel to relinquish control of Judea and Samaria. 'An absolute disgrace that rewards terrorism.'

After its writer held hostages

Senator Rubio calls on Biden to revoke Al Jazeera's credentials

US Senator Marco Rubio noted in a letter to the President that the Qatari-funded network 'actively promotes Islamic terrorism worldwide, including by backing Hamas and inciting violence.'

Marco Rubio:

'Biden Admin sanctions on Netzah Yehudah helps Israel's enemies'

Republican Senator accuses administration of 'an effort by President Biden to appease Israel’s enemies, including the antisemitic mobs terrorizing college campuses across America.'

Rubio endorses Trump for President

Ahead of Iowa caucuses, Senator Marco Rubio endorses former President in 2024 presidential race.

Marco Rubio: I want Israel to destroy every element of Hamas

Florida Senator delivers strong statement in support of Israel when confronted with activists from anti-Israel Code Pink group.

US Senators watch video of Hamas atrocities

Bipartisan group of dozens of senators attend closed-door viewing of footage of Hamas' October 7 attack.

Republican senators propose:

Sanction enablers of Palestinian Arab terrorist groups

Senators Todd Young and Marco Rubio reintroduce bill to impose sanctions on those that provide support to Hamas, Islamic Jihad and others.

Sen. Rubio: AI of the future could be national security threat

Florida senator warns that advances in artificial intelligence could be used for nefarious purposes by America's enemies.

Top Dems, GOP gain access to Trump, Biden classified docs

Senior Democrats and Republicans in Congress granted access to documents retrieved from residences of Trump, Biden, and Pence.

Republican senators introduce bill to sanction ICC

Bill cites the ICC's investigation of Israel and other American allies that do not recognize its authority.

US lawmakers introduce bill to ban TikTok

Bipartisan group of members of Congress urge TikTok to be banned for ties to Chinese Communist Party.

Sen. Marco Rubio blasts far left liberalism as ‘insanity’

Florida senator tells GOP primary crowd that Democrats have abandoned millions of average Americans in favor of far left woke ideology.

US Jewish org:

Permanent daylight savings time a threat to morning prayer

Senate's bill to make daylight savings time permanent would have "fundamental" impact on scheduling morning prayers.

US officials: Putin frustrated, poses danger to the West

Intelligence experts say isolated Putin may escalate violence, with Senator Marco Rubio worried about cyber and nuclear attacks.

Marco Rubio demands US designate Taliban a terror org.

Republican Senator demands State Department produce annual report on countries which hold diplomatic relations with the Taliban.

US senators call on Polish pres to veto anti-restitution bill

Bipartisan US Senate group criticizes proposed legislation as an affront to achieving justice for victims of the Nazis.

Nikki Haley, Marco Rubio slam Biden invite to UN envoy on racism

Haley wonders why the Biden WH is asking the UN to investigate "the freest country in the world" instead of nations without human rights.

GOP senators concerned about WH move to elevate ties with PA

Led by Sen. Marco Rubio, group pushing back against what they see as Biden's undermining of US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.