Secretary Rubio’s Call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu – United States Department of State

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce:

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to emphasize U.S. support for Israel. The Secretary discussed Israel’s ongoing military operations in Gaza, and efforts to help release the hostages and bring them home. The Secretary also conveyed the Administration’s determination to restore freedom of navigation in the Red Sea through military operations against the Iranian-backed Houthis.