Overview
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone with Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday as Rubio wrapped up a brief visit to Israel.
- Both sides reaffirmed the U.S.–Israel relationship, according to statements from Netanyahu’s office and a U.S. State Department media note.
- The readouts emphasized a shared focus on returning the remaining deceased hostages and on disarming Hamas and demilitarizing Gaza.
- The discussions referenced implementation of the Gaza ceasefire, with the State Department noting work tied to President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Conflict in Gaza.
- Netanyahu thanked Rubio for steadfast support, while the statements offered no operational details or timelines for next steps.