US Secretary of State Marco Rubio answered questions about Gaza at a House subcommittee and said that the US does not have such a plan for Gaza. Rubio emphasized that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement about the seizure of 70% of Gaza's lands is not included in Washington's plan.
Highlights
- Rubio answered questions about Gaza in Congress.
- Netanyahu's statement about the seizure of 70% of the area was questioned.
- Rubio said this is not part of the US plan.
- He stated that no financial support will be given to Gaza unless Hamas disarms.
During the session, Democratic House Representative Rosa DeLauro asked Rubio whether Netanyahu had ordered the seizure of 70% of Gaza's lands. Rubio stated that such a plan does not belong to them, saying that Netanyahu made this statement but it does not fall within the framework drawn by the US.
Rubio also touched on the issue of funding related to Gaza's future. Rubio said that no one will provide financial support to Gaza as long as Hamas does not disarm, noting that this is connected to concerns about a possible new war.
The Gaza debate intensifies
Rubio's remarks came as discussions about Gaza's administration and reconstruction continue. The main headline emerging from the congressional session was the distinction between the Israeli side's statements and the official US approach.
The question of under what conditions aid and reconstruction processes for Gaza will proceed was also central to the session. Rubio emphasized security and disarmament, directly linking the funding issue to this condition.
Context: After the war in Gaza, the topics of aid, security, and reconstruction continue to remain on the international agenda. Every statement in Washington directly affects political and diplomatic debates about the region's future.
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