Marco Rubio Emphasizes U.S. Support for Israel in Call with Netanyahu

Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, emphasized on Tuesday, March 5, in a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, that the 'strong' support of the United States for Israel is a top priority for President Donald Trump. He added that the expedited delivery of nearly four billion dollars in U.S. military aid to Israel confirms this commitment. According to Tami Bruce, spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, Rubio also told the Israeli Prime Minister that he expects close coordination to address threats posed by the Iranian regime and to pursue opportunities for creating a stable region. The U.S. Secretary of State expressed appreciation for Netanyahu's cooperation with Steve Witkoff, Trump's special envoy for the Middle East, in efforts to secure the release of all remaining hostages and extend the ceasefire in Gaza. Rubio recently announced the signing of a statement to expedite the delivery of four billion dollars in U.S. military aid to Israel. According to Rubio, since Donald Trump's return to the White House, the U.S. has approved nearly 12 billion dollars in major foreign military sales to Israel. The U.S. Secretary of State stated that his country will continue to use 'all available tools' to fulfill the longstanding U.S. commitment to Israel's security, including 'tools to counter security threats.' Rubio added that he has utilized emergency powers to expedite military aid to Israel. The designation of Ansarullah as a 'foreign terrorist organization'; Rubio: No country’s engagement with terrorists will be tolerated. An Arab leaders' summit in Cairo to resolve Gaza issues. The U.S.: Maximum pressure on the Islamic Republic will continue if no agreement is reached. The defense ministers of the U.S. and Israel: The Iranian regime is a threat to regional security. The special envoy's trip to the Middle East; efforts to extend the Gaza ceasefire.