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Rubio to Visit Israel Before U.N. Debate on Palestinian Statehood

The trip follows Gulf anger over Israel's Doha strike.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar at the State Department in Washington D.C., on August 27, 2025.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a joint news conference with Ecuador’s Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld at the Palacio de Carondelet, in Quito, Ecuador, Thursday, Sep. 4, 2025. Jacquelyn Martin/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
Secretary of State Marco Rubio looks on during a press conference at the Secretaria Of Foreign Affairs Building on Sept. 3, 2025 in Mexico City.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will offer Israel support before French-led moves to recognize a Palestinian state

Overview

  • State Department officials said Rubio departs Saturday and will arrive Sunday for a two-day visit meant to demonstrate U.S. backing ahead of a contentious U.N. discussion on Palestinian statehood.
  • Rubio will press opposition to unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state and reaffirm U.S. support for Israeli security while discussing Israel’s operational goals in Gaza, including plans focused on Gaza City, and he will meet families of hostages.
  • He will meet Qatar’s prime minister in Washington on Friday after Israeli strikes on Hamas leaders in Doha drew condemnation from Gulf states; President Trump called the attack unfortunate and assured Qatar it would not be repeated.
  • U.S. and Israeli officials plan to coordinate efforts to dissuade European governments from recognizing a Palestinian state as French-led moves are under consideration.
  • Rubio is expected to visit the City of David in East Jerusalem, a politically sensitive archaeological site that spotlights disputes over Jerusalem’s status.