Rubio calls for disarmament of Hamas, vows continued pressure on Iran
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged on Monday the dismantling of the armed wing of Hamas, stressing that the group represents a serious threat to regional stability.
Speaking in Jerusalem alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Rubio declared: “Hamas must no longer exist as an armed faction capable of undermining peace and security in the region.”
His visit comes less than a week after Israel launched strikes against senior Hamas leaders reportedly based in Qatar.
The top US diplomat also reiterated Washington’s stance toward Iran, pledging that American pressure on Tehran would not ease until it “changes its behavior,” highlighting Iran’s role as a key supporter of Hamas.
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