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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/us/politics/rubio-israel-natanyahu.html
Secretary of State Marco Rubio Heads to Israel
(New York Times) Michael Crowley - Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in Israel on Sunday as its military prepares for a major offensive in Gaza City. A State Department statement announcing Rubio's travel and outlining his agenda did not express concern about the coming Israeli offensive. It said Rubio, who also serves as President Trump's national security adviser, would meet with Israeli officials to discuss their "goals and objectives" for the operation. Rubio said Saturday, "the president wants this to be finished with," referring to the Gaza war generally. Differences between the Trump administration and Israel appear largely tactical. In the international debate about Israel's approach to the Palestinians, Rubio appears sure to defend Israel. The State Department's statement said that during his visit, Rubio will reiterate the U.S. "commitment to fight anti-Israel actions, including unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state that rewards Hamas terrorism."