Marco Rubio
US urges Iraq to limit Iranian influence as new government forms
The discussion centered on Iraq accepting up to 7,000 ISIS detainees from Syria, a move that could spark controversy within the country.
US to complete transfer of Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq in coming days, official says
As Israel pushes back, Gaza becomes testing ground for emerging post-war governance - analysis
Israel's cabinet members blame Jared Kushner for Turkish, Qatari presence on Gaza board
After Maduro’s fall, Iran, Russia, China and others watching Washington closely - analysis
The US president is a man of action, as Rubio has characterized him. "If you don't know, now you know.” Now Madruo knows. Iran, Russia, China, and other countries will be watching.
CIA intelligence made capture of Venezuela's Maduro by US forces 'seamless,' official says
According to the official, the CIA had a small team operating covertly on the ground in Venezuela since August, and was able to provide “extraordinary insights” into Maduro’s life patterns.
Georgetown University severs ties with UN’s Francesca Albanese over antisemitic remarks
Georgetown University has removed Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur, following her antisemitic remarks, including justifying the October 7 attacks, after a campaign by UN Watch.
Jewish groups defend European media monitors banned for what State Dept. calls ‘censorship’
The banned activists include two who helped Jewish college students sue the social network X over the proliferation of antisemitic content on the platform.
Rubio, Witkoff feud over Russia-Ukraine peace terms, blame lack of communication - report
Witkoff did not communicate his travel plans to Rubio or other State Department officials. This lack of communication was perceived by sources as an attempt to negotiate with Ukraine independently.
Hezbollah disarmament south of Litani River to wrap up in days, Lebanese PM says
Nawaf Salam's comments came as tensions continued to boil along Lebanon's eastern border, where Israel accuses Hezbollah of ignoring calls for disarmament and carrying out ceasefire violations.
US to move ahead with Gaza governance board and stabilization force, Rubio says
The US is pushing for a Gaza governance board and foreign troops to stabilize the enclave, Rubio said, citing urgency after months of fighting.
Marco Rubio announces sanctions on ICC judges over Israel investigations
"These individuals have directly engaged in efforts by the ICC to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute Israeli nationals, without Israel's consent," Rubio said.
Meeting with Israel, US dependent on Netanyahu signing gas agreement, Egypt's Sisi says - report
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is also reportedly demanding Israel withdraw from the Philadelphi and Netzarim corridors, Ynet said, quoting sources familiar with the matter.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, Marco Rubio to meet in Washington tomorrow - report
This marks the fourth meeting between the two, the most recent of which was during Rubio's visit to Israel in October.
